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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
Members of the 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
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Isaac Rosen, Acting 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 Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish language interpreters for the meeting.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Lt. Frank Vasquez, Chief of Police, clarified the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office role in the community regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager/PIO, shared that copies of the “Know Your Rights” Card are available for members of the public at the Goleta Community Center, Goleta Valley Library, and City Hall. Additional information is available on the City’s website on the Immigration: Know Your Rights” page
(https://www.cityofgoleta.org/live/immigration-know-your-rights) and in the March 2025 edition of the Monarch Press.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM A.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
A.2 Advertise for Bids for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project
Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project.
Advertise for Bids for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project - Part 1 (Larger Sized File)
Advertise for Bids for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project - Part 2 (Larger Sized File)
Public Speaker:
Richard Foster expressed concerns with the funding of the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project.
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Northern and Southern Segments Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
A.3 Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Isla Vista Deltopia Event
Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing Temporary On -Street Parking Restrictions Related to the 2025 Isla Vista Deltopia Event."
Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Isla Vista Deltopia Event
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 25-07 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing Temporary On -Street Parking Restrictions Related to the 2025 Isla Vista Deltopia Event."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
ITEM A.4 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.4 Agreement for Professional Services with Partners in Housing Solutions for Landlord Recruitment and the Placement of Formerly Homeless Tenants
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Partners in Housing Solutions for three years, beginning February 15, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $297,000 with a termination date of June 30, 2027, subject to Council approval of sufficient budget in FY 25/26 and FY 26/27.
Agreement for Professional Services with Partners in Housing Solutions for Landlord Recruitment and the Placement of Formerly Homeless Tenants
Staff Speakers:
Chuck Flacks, Homeless Services Coordinator Alma Harmsen, Executive Director, Partners in Housing Solutions
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Public Speaker:
Bart Bader questioned the proposed funding amount.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Partners in Housing Solutions for three years, beginning February 15, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $297,000 with a termination date of June 30, 2027, subject to Council approval of sufficient budget in FY 25/26 and FY 26/27.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Certificate of Recognition - California Highway Patrol Officer Ricardo Ayala
Certificate of Recognition - California Highway Patrol Officer Ricardo Ayala
Councilmember Kyriaco presented a Certificate of Recognition to California Highway Patrol Officer Ricardo Ayala for his heroic actions during a plane crash.
Public Speakers:
Cpt. Mike Logie, California Highway Patrol, spoke to the actions of Officer Ricardo Ayala.
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 23 - March 1, 2025, as Peace Corps Week A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 23 - March 1, 2025, as Peace Corps Week
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin presented A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 23 - March 1, 2025, as Peace Corps Week to Charles Feinstein, President, Santa Barbara Peace Corps Association
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.15 of the Goleta Municipal Code for an Energy Performance Reach Code
A. Hold a public hearing and conduct the second 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 15.15
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Entitled "Energy Code" of the Goleta Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Edition of the California Building and Energy Code and Local Amendments Thereto and Determine the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."B. Find the adoption of Ordinance No. 25 -__ exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption within five (5) business days.
Public Comment Received
Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.15 of the Goleta Municipal Code for an Energy Performance Reach Code
Staff Speakers:
Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager and Angeline Foshay, Management Analyst provided a presentation titled “Energy Performance Reach Code," dated February 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:17 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
All public comment received posted online:
Michael Miller
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:31 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to conduct the second reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 25 -02 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.15 Entitled "Energy Code" of the Goleta Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 Edition of the California Building and Energy Code and Local Amendments Thereto and Determine the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act." and find the adoption of Ordinance No. 25 -02 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and direct staf f to file a Notice of Exemption within five (5) business days.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Capital Improvement Program Update and Recommended Project Priorities
A. Receive a presentation on Capital Improvement Program project delivery status, current projects update, and recommended project priorities; and B. Adopt the CIP Project Prioritization Framework.
Public Comment Received
Capital Improvement Program Update and Recommended Project Priorities
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director, and Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director, provided a presentation titled, "CIP Status & Proposed Project Prioritization," dated February 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Bart Bader spoke in support of making a “to -do” list of CIP projects so the public can keep track of the status of projects. Mr. Bader questioned what the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project is, spoke in support of the inclusion of the Fire Station 10 Project on the list, and spoke in support of making pavement repair a priority.
Frank DiMarco spoke in support of including the stretch of Pacific Oaks Road between Hollister Avenue and Phelps Road in the paving plan, and upgrading the crosswalk at Georgetown Road and Pacific Oaks Road with pedestrian activated flashing signal lights. Mr. DiMarco also spoke in support of making health and safety a priority when it comes to paving.
Ray Braire spoke in support of a separate bike and pedestrian overcrossing of Highway 101 and the railroad tracks adjacent to the Storke Avenue overcrossing.
Robert Zaida spoke on the poor condition of sidewalks, roads and bike paths in Goleta.
Gemma Jimenez spoke in support of active and sustainable transportation improvements.
Annette Winter spoke in support of repaving on Carlo Drive at Calle Real and shared concerns regarding the Hawk Signal at the Fairview Shopping Center and Calle Real.
All public comment received posted online:
Kathleen McIntosh, Karen Weiss, Susan Park, Bart Bader, Rodolfo Villanueva, Johanna Chase, Charis van de Heide, Cheryl Washburn -Lander, Lisa Kus, South
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Coast Railroad Museum, Grayson, Bill Woodbridge, Michele Harris -Padron, Michael Miller, Pat Snyder, Frank DiMarco
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes -Martin/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt the CIP Project Prioritization Framework, as amended for staff to refine the final version of the CIP Project Prioritization Framework, and bring an item back to Council to refine the Traffic Modeling and consider a circulation category.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
RECESS 8:31 P.M. - 8:41 P.M.
Councilmember Reyes-Martin left the dais at 8:31 P.M.
D.2 2025-27 Strategic Plan Updates & Future Priorities Workshop
A. Review proposed updates to the 2025 -27 Strategic Plan; and B. Provide direction to staff on any new future work efforts
Public Comment Received
2025-27 Strategic Plan Updates & Future Priorities Workshop
Staff Speaker:
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a presentation titled "2025- 27 Strategic Plan Updates & Future Priorities Workshop" dated February 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Public Speakers:
Kenneth Knight urged the City Council to prioritize urban trees.
All public comment received posted online: Johanna Chase, Carrie Johns, Michael Miller, and Tami Bilco
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin sought Council concurrence to have staff return with an analysis on a Transportation Circulation Safety Standing Committee, there was no concurrence provided by the City Council.
The City Council received staff’s presentation and provided direction to staff.
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E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Perotte reported attending the February 5, 2025, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee Meeting on February 5, 2025, which was covered under Item A.3, Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Isla Vista Deltopia Event.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:17 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK