Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Closed Session 4:00 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Luz Reyes-Martín,
District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Kyle Richards
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin
Agenda
Goleta Facilities Financing Authority
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Acting City Attorney Isaac Rosen
Title: City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
Title: City Manager
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: APN: 073-330-015, 6500 Hollister Avenue, Goleta CA 93117 Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Francois DeJohn, Partner, Hayes Commercial Group Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matters:
Property: APN: 071-010-010 and 071-010-011
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Rick Harris, Senior Manager Real Estate, Union Pacific Railroad Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
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5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC FORUM
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Acceptance of the September 2024 Investment Transaction Report
A.1 24-475
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of September 2024.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Amendment No. 2 to Computer Software Incorporated Contract for a new Managed Hosting Services term and to develop a digital signature component
A.2 24-521
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2011-050 with Computer Software Incorporated for a new five -and-a-half-year Managed Hosting Services term and to develop a digital signature component, increasing the maximum contract amount by $ 278,100 for the hosting services and $ 7,650 for the digital signature component for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 642,330, and to allow the contract to be signed in counterparts.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Brian Hiefield, Associate Planner
Staff:
Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement Housing Element 2023-2031 Programs and Determination that the Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
A.3 24-525
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, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Implement the Housing Element 2023-2031 and Finding the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 24-0003-ORD).”
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Staff:
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Notice of Completion of Various Emergency ProjectsA.4 24-532 A. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Evergreen Park Drainage Repair Project;” and B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Ellwood Mesa Emergency Access Road Repair Project;” and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 24-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion for the Newport Drive Culvert Repair Project;” and D. Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office for each completed project.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
John Plummer, Senior Engineer
Staff:
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Public Works Budget Appropriations and Professional Services Agreements and Amendments with MNS Engineers Inc. ,
Northwest Hydraulic Consultant, Inc ., and Rincon Consultants, Inc.
A.5 24-534
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-092 with MNS
Engineers Inc. increasing the agreement amount by $250,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $738,000, expanding the scope of work, and extending the termination date December 31, 2025; B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-091 with MNS
Engineers Inc ., increasing the agreement amount by $9,275 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $118,485, expanding the scope of work, and extending the termination date to December 31, 2025; C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-024 with Northwest Hydraulic Consultant Inc ., increasing the agreement by $151,780 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $492,701, expanding the scope, and extending the termination date to December 31, 2026; D. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-025 with Rincon Consultants, Inc ., increasing the agreement amount by $60,916 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $258,229, expanding the scope of work, and extending the termination date to June 30, 2026; E. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for on -call permitting, arborist, and environmental services for the 2025 Storm Response for a total not -to-exceed amount of $100,000 and expiring on December 31, 2025;
F. Approve a budget appropriation and grant revenue for $332,873 into fund 401 for the Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement as identified in the fiscal impacts section of the report.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager Staff:
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B. PRESENTATION
Certificates of Recognition - United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County 2024 Gold Card Recipients
B.1 24-519
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Debt Issuance Disclosure TrainingB.2 24-401
Receive a presentation on debt issuance disclosure training by the City ’s Bond and Disclosure Counsels.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
City of Goleta Authorizing the Issuance of Local Measure A Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $ 20 million) and Lease Revenue Bonds (in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $ 23 million) to Finance All or a Portion of Costs Related to Certain Projects in the City of Goleta
C.1 24-544
A. City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled, ”A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the City of Goleta of an Installment Sale Agreement, a Trust Agreement, and a Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with the Issuance by the Goleta Facilities Financing Authority of its Local Measure A Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $20,000,000, and Authorizing the Execution of Final and Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions”; and B. City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the City of Goleta of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, and Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Goleta Facilities Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $23,000,000, and Authorizing the Execution of Final and Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions”.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director/Treasurer
Staff:
30 minutes
Estimated Time:
RECESS TO THE GOLETA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF GOLETA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
PUBLIC FORUM
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Goleta Facilities Financing Authority on any item not on the posted agenda. The Goleta Facilities Financing Authority may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Confirm the Board of Directors of the Goleta Facilities Financing Authority, Meeting Schedule and Conflict of Interest Code A.1 24-541
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the Goleta Facilities Financing Authority, Confirming the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Director, Respectively, of the Authority; Establishing the Dates, Time and Place of Regular Meetings of the Authority; and Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
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B. PUBLIC HEARING
Goleta Facilities Financing Authority Authorizing the Issuance of Local Measure A Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $ 20 million) and Lease Revenue Bonds (in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $23 million) to Finance All or a Portion of Costs Related to Certain Projects in the City of Goleta
B.1 24-542
A. Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the Goleta Facilities Financing Authority Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the Authority of an Installment Sale Agreement, a Trust Agreement, and a Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Local Measure A Transportation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $20,000,000, and Authorizing the Execution of Final and Necessary Documents and Bonds and Related Actions”; and
B. Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Goleta Facilities Financing Authority Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the Authority of a Ground Lease, Lease Agreement, Indenture, Assignment Agreement, and Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Goleta Facilities Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $23,000,000, and Authorizing the Execution of Final and Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions.” Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director/Treasurer
Staff:
15 minutes
Estimated Time:
ADJOURN GOLETA FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY AND RECONVENE TO THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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D. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Urgency and Non-Urgency Ordinances
Amending Section 17.41.030 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Actions to Be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act Under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code
D.1 24-526
A. Adopt on a four -fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 24-__U, entitled, “An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Section 17.41.030 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Action to Be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Case No. 24-0006-ORD).”
B. Introduce and conduct 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, Amending Section
17.41.030 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Action to Be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 ( Case No. 24-0006-ORD).”
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Fiscal Year 2024/25 First Quarter Financial ReviewE.1 24-527 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 2024/25, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2024/25, Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/25, Amending the Personnel Rules, and Authorizing the Application of the Hiring Incentive Policy to Certain Classifications and Severance Pay for Executive Staff.” B. Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the Wage Schedule for Hourly Employees and Intern Assignments for Fiscal Year 2024/25.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
FY 2024-25 Childcare InitiativesE.2 24-537
Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Childcare Initiative funding recommendations of the Human Services Standing Committee.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Amendments to Title 3, Chapter 3.05 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to the Purchasing System
E.3 24-536
Introduce and conduct the first reading (by title only and waive further reading) of City Council Ordinance No. 24-__ entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Title 3 Chapter
3.05 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to the City of Goleta the Purchasing System.”
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
Christi Velasquez, Senior Management Analyst
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
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F. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 11/21/2024 Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting • 11/21/2024 Energy and Green Issues Standing Committee Meeting • 11/25/2024 Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee Meeting G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT