Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Closed Session 4:30 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 Stuart Kasdin, District 4
Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Jennifer Smith, District 3
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
Live Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services required.
La traducci ón al espa ñol estará disponible en vivo. No es necesario solicitar la traducci ón al español anticipadamente
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4:30 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:
• Shelby Family Partnership L .P. v. City of Goleta, et al ., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV00548
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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
• AB 413 California's Daylighting Law, prohibits parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve safety by increasing visibility at intersections. Effective January 1, 2025
• Fire Preparedness
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the December 17, 2024 City Council Meeting MinutesA.1 25-024 Approve the City Council meeting minutes of December 17, 2024.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the November 2024 Check RegisterA.2 25-011 Accept the check register for the month of November 2024.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Authority to Sign Estate Documents and Approval of DonationA.3 25-023 A. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute estate documents related to the Acceptance and Approval of Accounting and Release of Trustee for the Laura Vondracek Living Trust; and B. Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation, currently estimated at approximately $156,709.19 from the Laura Vondracek Living Trust for the Goleta Valley Library through approval of the Donation Acceptance Form and authorization to sign any necessary or incidental documents thereto.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
Approval of the 2024-2025 Agreement for Operation of a Free Countywide Library System
A.4 25-021
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Operation of a Free Countywide Library System for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Goleta.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Staff:
Update to the 2023 Pre-Authorized Consultant ListA.5 25-012 Approve the update to the established 2023 Pre-Authorized Consultant List for various Professional Services.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager
Staff:
Approval of Amendment 1 to Professional Design Services Agreement with DKS Associates, Inc ., for preparation of the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update
A.6 25-013
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2024-091 with DKS Associates, Inc ., increasing the agreement amount by $ 70,000 for an expanded scope for a total not-to-exceed amount of $345,700.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Contract Project Manager
Staff:
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Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Improvements to and Maintenance of the San Jose Creek Channel and Fish Passage Modification Project
A.7 25-015
Authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No .1 to the Cooperative Agreement with Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Improvements to and Maintenance of the San Jose Creek Channel and Fish Passage resulting from the City ’s Hollister Avenue Bridge Project and San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Contract Project Manager
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
B.1 25-006
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 21-25, 2025, as E -Bike Safety Awareness Week
B.2 25-026
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
First Reading of Ordinance Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Exempt Hospitals from the EV Reach Code
C.1 24-478
Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 25-__ entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.12 (Green Building) of the Goleta Municipal Code Exempting Hospitals from the Electric Vehicle Reach Code and Finding the Amendment to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Management Analyst
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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Economic Development Strategic Plan – Old Town InitiativesC.2 25-025 A. Initiate the Old Town Pride of Place Grant Program and provide direction to staff on any other economic development initiatives.
B. Find that the Old Town Pride of Place Grant Program is not a gift of public funds.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
Selection of City Council Representatives to Regional Agencies and City Council Subcommittees
C.3 25-020
A. Approve the Mayor ’s appointments of City Council representatives and alternates to various regional intergovernmental organizations; and B. Confirm membership on the City Council ’s existing standing and ad-hoc subcommittee members.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Blake Markum, Public Records Specialist
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Proposed First Amendment to City Manager Employment
Agreement
C.4 25-027
Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Goleta and Robert Nisbet ” following an oral report by the Acting City Attorney summarizing the salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits, consistent with the Brown Act.
Recommendation:
Isaac Rosen, Acting City AttorneyStaff:
10 minutes
Estimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT