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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Closed Session 4:45 P.M./Regular Session 5:30 P.M.
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
4:45 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards.
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, Acting City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters as follows:
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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OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:45 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:32 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 interpreters for this meeting.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, Acting City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
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.23CV02328Action: No Reportable Action
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Phebe Mansur spoke regarding Old Town small businesses affected by the Hollister Avenue Interim Striping Project and in support of the implementation of Old Town Small Business Assistance Program initiatives.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
None
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A. PRESENTATION
A.1 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
City Logo Tiles for Outgoing Employees
Staff Speaker:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Mayor Perotte presented City Logo Tiles to Karen Corcoran, Human Resources Analyst, Carey McKinnon, Solvang Branch Library, and Cheryle Pearson, Goleta Valley Library, acknowledging their service to the City of Goleta.
Public Speakers:
None
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024
Approve the City Council Meeting minutes of November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of November 19, 2024, and December 3, 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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B.2 Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Amendment
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."
Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Amendment
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution No. 24 -73 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."
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.3 Amendments to Title 3, Chapter 3.05 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to the Purchasing System
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."
Amendments to Title 3, Chapter 3.05 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to the Purchasing System
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to conduct the second reading (by title only and waive further reading) of City Council Ordinance No. 24 -07 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."
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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B.4 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
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)."
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
Public Comment Received
Public Speakers:
April Reid spoke in support of building accessory dwelling units.
All public comment received posted online:
Inge Cox
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to conduct second reading (by title only), waive further reading of, and adopt Ordinance No. 24 -08, 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)."
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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B.5
Acceptance of the October 2024 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of October 2024.
Acceptance of the October 2024 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to accept the check register for the month of October 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.
B.6 Acceptance of the October 2024 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of October 2024.
Acceptance of the October 2024 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to accept the investment transaction report for the month of October 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.
B.7 Annual Financial Report of the City of Goleta's Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2023/24
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."
Annual Financial Report of the City of Goleta's Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-24
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín adopt Resolution No. 24-74, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Annual Development Impact Fee Financial 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.
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B.8 Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2025
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 Year2025."
Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2025
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution No. 24 -75 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the City of Goleta Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2025."
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.9 Consideration of the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
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.
Consideration of the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín to: 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.
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 TO THE GOLETA RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY AT 6:01 P.M.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT 6:03 P.M.
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Confirmation of Canvass of November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
Adopt Resolution No. 24 -__ entitled "A Resolution 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."
Confirmation of Canvass of November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
Staff Speaker:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Public Speakers:
April Reid spoke regarding the City Council Elect and outgoing City Councilmembers.
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 24 -76 entitled "A Resolution 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."
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. PRESENTATION
D.1 Award of Appreciation to Outgoing Councilmember Kyle Richards
Award of Appreciation to Outgoing Councilmember Kyle Richards
Mayor Perotte presented a City Logo Tile to outgoing Councilmember Kyle Richards.
Public Speakers:
Robert Miller, Marcos Martinez, Naomi Kovacs, David Silva, Mayor of the City of Buellton, Ian Baucke, office of Senator Monique Limon, and Jonathan Abboud, President of the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees, shared their appreciation for outgoing Councilmember Kyle Richards.
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D.2 Oath of Office - Council Elect
Oath of Office - Council Elect
Staff Speaker:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk, administered oaths of office to Jennifer Smith, Councilmember Elect, District 3; Stuart Kasdin, Councilmember Elect, District 4; and Paula Perotte, Mayor Elect.
Public Speakers:
David Silva, Mayor of the City of Buellton, shared his congratulations to Mayor Perotte, Councilmember Kasdin, and Councilmember Smith.
RECESS 7:10 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.
E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
E.1 Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Select a Mayor Pro Tempore from among the members of the City Council.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
Staff Speaker:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
MOTION: Mayor Perotte nominated Councilmember Kasdin to be Mayor Pro Tempore.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Reyes -Martín, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
F. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmembers Reyes -Martín and Kyriaco reported attending the Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee on December 11, 2024, where the Committee heard a report on providing grants to small businesses
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 7:35 P.M.
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GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK