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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 15, 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 Interpreter Viviana Marsano.
PUBLIC FORUM
Rich Foster spoke regarding the Electric Vehicle Reach Code and the cost of repairing Electric Vehicle charging stations
Ethan Woodill raised issues to conduct at a public meeting and referred to the September 3, 2024, City Council meeting.
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AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, provided an update on the installation of the 17 Electric Vehicle Charging stations at the City Hall parking lot.
Mr. Nisbet also announced the City received a Star Award, taking 1 st place from the California Association of Public Information Officers (CAPIO) for the “Good Times, Good Land” video and acknowledged the Community Relations Department Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager, Jaime Shaw, Management Assistant, Marcos Martinez, Spanish Engagement Specialist and Paul Westmacott, Contract Videographer of Paradigm Pictures for taking 1st Place in the category of Promotion of a City or County.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Richards to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024, and the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the August 2024 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of August 2024.
Acceptance of the August 2024 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Richards to accept the investment transaction report 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.
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A.3 Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SBACT) for Homelessness Services Outreach and Navigation Center
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SBACT) for ongoing facilitation of regional action planning and community outreach to coordinate homelessness services and provide public education and to establish a Neighborhood Navigation Center, in an amount not - to-exceed $133,175, for a term ending June 30, 2026, subject to Council approval of sufficient budget in future fiscal years.
Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SBACT) for Homelessness Services Outreach and Navigation Center
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and the Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SBACT) for ongoing facilitation of regional action planning and community outreach to coordinate homelessness services and provide public education and to establish a Neighborhood Navigation Center, in an amount not-to-exceed $133,175, for a term ending June 30, 2026, subject to Council approval of sufficient budget in future fiscal 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.
A.4 Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program $1,000,000 Grant Subaward with GreenLatinos for the Urban Forest Climate Adaptation Project
Approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 into Fund 425 for the USDA Urban & Community Forestry Program Subaward Agreement with GreenLatinos as identified in the fiscal impact section of the report.
Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program $1,000,000 Grant Subaward with GreenLatinos for the Urban Forest Climate Adaptation Project
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Richards to approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 into Fund 425 for the USDA Urban & Community
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Forestry Program Subaward Agreement with GreenLatinos as identified in the fiscal impact section of the report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.5 Ad Hoc 2025 Legislative Issues Committee
A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-61 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing an Ad Hoc 2025 Legislative Issues Committee;" and B. Approve the mayoral appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve on the Ad Hoc 2025 Legislative Issues Committee.
Ad Hoc 2025 Legislative Issues Committee
Public Speaker:
Ethan Woodill, requested this item be continued until after the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 24 -61 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing an Ad Hoc 2025 Legislative Issues Committee;" and B. Approve the mayoral appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve on the Ad Hoc 2025 Legislative Issues Committee.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
A.6 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the Schedule of Authorized Positions
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 2024/25 and Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2024/25."
Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Budget Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the Schedule of Authorized Positions
Public Speaker:
Richard Foster spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín/Councilmember Richards to
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adopt Resolution No. 24 -62 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 2024/25 and Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2024/25."
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 City Tile - Michael Baris, Emergency Services Coordinator
City Tile - Michael Baris, Emergency Services Coordinator
Mayor Perotte provided a City Tile to recognize Michael Baris, Emergency Services Coordinator, for his service to the City of Goleta.
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Accomplishments of the Dos Pueblos High School Mock Trial Team
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Accomplishments of the Dos Pueblos High School Mock Trial Team
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín provided a Proclamation to the Dos Pueblos High School Mock Trial Team, Alexis Demboski, Amirsam Jabbari, Ariel Li, David Beck, Ethan Gardiner, Jonathan Yang, Luna Avolio, Milena Rodriguez, Mitchell Maskrey, Riley Minne, Sofia Elena Lara, Sophia Merritt and William Parisse to recognize their accomplishments.
Public Speaker:
Jennifer Smith congratulated the Dos Pueblos Mock Trial team.
B.3 Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update
Receive a presentation on the status of the Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan by Santa Barbara Airport staff.
Santa Barbara Airport Master Plan Update
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
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Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager
Chris Hastert, Airport Director, Sara Iza, Airport Development Manager and Jessica Metzger, Airport Planner, provided a presentation titled "Master Plan Update 2024" dated October 15, 2024 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Jennifer Smith spoke regarding the noise impacts of early morning flights and voiced concerns on flights diverted out of the area due to weather.
Paul Bowen, Santa Barbara Airport Noise Working Group, expressed concerns on early morning flights and late arrivals at the Santa Barbara Airport.
Rich Foster spoke regarding the noise impacts of certain airline carriers and private jets. Mr. Foster also spoke regarding noise impacts on potential future developments and made additional comments regarding noise impacts outside of the 60 decibel zone.
Ethan Woodill applauded the efforts to save the Airport Hangars 248 and 249 and spoke regarding the noise impacts on potential future developments. Mr. Woodill questioned if there was bicycle storage at the airport.
All public comment received posted online:
Frank DiMarco and Bob Wignot.
The City Council received the presentation
RECESS 7:18 P.M. - 7:28 P.M.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real, known as APN 077-160-055Case No. 24-0004-GPA
Adopt Resolution No. 24-___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of An Applicant-Requested General Plan Amendment and Adopting a Notice of Exemption for 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real, known as APN 077-160-055; Case No. 24-0004-GPA"
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real, known as APN 077-160-055 Case No. 24-0004-GPA
Public Comment Received
Ex -Parte:
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Councilmember Kasdin reported no site visit and ex-parte communications with Steve Fort, Applicant
Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martin reported no site visit an d receiving an email from Steve Fort, Applicant
Mayor Perotte reported a s ite visit and receiving an email from Steve Fort, Applicant
Councilmember Richards reported no site visit and receiving an email from Steve Fort, Applicant
Councilmember Kyriaco reported no site visit and receiving an email from Steve Fort, Applicant
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Advance Planning Manager, and Christina McGuire, Associate Planner, provided a presentation titled, "Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real (APN 077 -160-055); Case No. 24-0004-GPA," dated October 15, 2024 (presentation on file).
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:04 P.M.
Steve Fort, Applicant, Senior Planner, Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services, Inc, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Public Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online: Steve Fort, Senior Planner, Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services, Inc. and Robert Wignot, Chair, the Goodland Coalition
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:06 P.M.
Councilmember Kasdin requested Council concurrence to include in a future work plan a look into Title 17 BP designation, small markets. The City Council provided concurrence.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Richards to adopt Resolution No. 24 -63, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of An Applicant -Requested General Plan Amendment and Adopting a Notice of Exemption for 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real, known as APN 077 -160- 055; Case No. 24-0004-GPA"
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Consideration of Restroom Location for the Stow Grove Park Phase One Renovation
Approve the recommendation for the new restroom location to be included in Phase One of the Stow Grove Park Renovation, to be placed with other structures, within the 100' buffer of the dripline of the eucalyptus trees.
Consideration of Restroom Location for the Stow Grove Park Phase One Renovation
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director, provided a presentation titled, "Considerations for New Restroom Location at Stow Grove Park" dated October 15, 2024 (presentation on file).
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
Public Speakers:
Ethan Woodill spoke in opposition to staff recommendations.
Council provided direction to staff to conduct additional community outreach on the Stow Grove Park Phase One Renovation including a workshop, and to provide additional information including why the restroom is being moved, cost implications and a review on the net square footage.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kasdin provided comments on the City's Sphere of Influence and suggested staff take into consideration areas that have not yet been rezoned and spoke on the importance for continued conversations with the County of Santa Barbara. Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Kyriaco supported the request.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:11 P.M.
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GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK