Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Closed Session 4:45 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
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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LIVE SPANISH INTERPRETATION
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4:45 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
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
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:
• Jorgensen v. City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No.23CV02328
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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. PRESENTATION
City Logo Tiles for Outgoing Employees:
• Karen Corcoran – Human Resources Analyst 20 years
• Carey McKinnon – Solvang Branch Library 25 years
• Cheryle Pearson – Goleta Valley Library 22 years
A.1 24-552
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024
B.1 24-535
Approve the City Council Meeting minutes of November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Biennial Conflict of Interest Code AmendmentB.2 24-283
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution No. 20-55 and Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code.”
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
Amendments to Title 3, Chapter 3.05 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to the Purchasing System
B.3 24-561
Conduct the second 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 Purchasing System.” Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
Christi Velasquez, Senior Management Analyst
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
Second Reading of an Ordinance 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
B.4 24-556
Conduct second reading (by title only ), waive further reading of, and adopt 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:
Acceptance of the October 2024 Check RegisterB.5 24-511 Accept the check register for the month of October 2024.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Acceptance of the October 2024 Investment Transaction ReportB.6 24-512 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of October 2024.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Annual Financial Report of the City of Goleta ’s Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2023/24
B.7 24-528
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Annual Development Impact Fee Financial Report.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Jennifer Richards, Accountant
Staff:
Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2025B.8 24-560
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year
2025.”
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
Consideration of the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
B.9 24-557
A. Authorize cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 1, 2025, August 5, 2025, and January 6, 2026; and
B. Authorize closure of City Hall from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
RECESS TO THE GOLETA RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Confirmation of Canvass of November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
C.1 24-558
Adopt Resolution No. 24-__ entitled “A R esolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Reciting the Facts of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024, and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.”
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Blake Markum, Public Records Specialist
Staff:
10 minutes
Estimated Time:
D. PRESENTATION
Award of Appreciation to Outgoing Councilmember Kyle RichardsD.1 24-554 Oath of Office - Council ElectD.2 24-553
RECESS
E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Selection of Mayor Pro TemporeE.1 24-559
Select a Mayor Pro Tempore from among the members of the City Council.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Blake Markum, Public Records Specialist
Staff:
10 minutes
Estimated Time:
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 12/11/2024 Economic Development & Revitalization Committee Standing Committee Meeting
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT