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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./ Regular Meeting 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
4:30 CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, Acting City Attorney, read into the record Closed Session matters as follows:
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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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:32 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
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 Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish language interpreters for the meeting.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, Acting City Attorney, reported on Closed Session items 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:
• Shelby Family Partnership L.P. v. City of Goleta, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV00548
Action: No Reportable Action.
PUBLIC FORUM
Michael Baker, President and CEO United Boys and Girls Clubs announced that Monique Fairgood, was declared Youth of the Year from the Lompoc United Boys and Girls Club and would be competing regionally for the title.
Monique Fairgood, Youth of the Year Lompoc United Boys and Girls Clubs, spoke on her achievement.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced that City Council meetings are now available to watch on YouTube with autogenerated closed captions options available in Spanish and English the following day.
Mr. Nisbet also reported that various speed limits have been lowered throughout the City, and updated speed limit signs have been posted.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 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 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Design Review Board
Ratify the mayoral appointments of Cecilia Brown (At -Large Member),Tamesha Schumacher (At -Large Member) Martha Degasis (Licensed Landscape Architect) with terms ending February 1, 2028, to the Design Review Board.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Design Review Board
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to ratify the mayoral appointments of Cecilia Brown (At -Large Member), Tamesha Schumacher (At -Large Member) Martha Degasis (Licensed
Landscape Architect) with terms ending February 1, 2028, to the Design Review Board.
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 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Grant Opportunity for The San Jose Creek Channel Fish-Passage Modification Project
Receive information on California Department of Fish and Wildlife grant fund opportunities for the construction phase of the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project (CIP No. 9117).
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife Grant Opportunity for The San Jose Creek Channel Fish
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to receive information on California Department of Fish and Wildlife grant fund
opportunities for the construction phase of the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project (CIP No. 9117).
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.4 Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2020 -020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2020-020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services increasing the contract amount by $20,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $192,500.
Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2020 -020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 2020 - 020 with Paradigm Pictures for Video Production Services increasing the contract amount by $20,000 for a new total not -to- exceed amount of $192,500.
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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
B.1 Agreement with Santa Barbara County Fire Department for Hazardous Fuels Reduction at Ellwood Mesa
Authorize the City Manager to approve an Agreement with Santa Barbara County Fire Department for Hazardous Fuels Reduction Services at Ellwood Mesa for a total not -to-exceed amount of $1,006,332 and expiring on June 30, 2027.
Agreement with Santa Barbara County Fire Department for Hazardous Fuels Reduction at Ellwood Mesa
Staff Speakers:
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George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
Fred Tan, Fire Marshall Santa Barbara County
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize the City Manager to approve an Agreement with Santa Barbara County Fire Department for Hazardous Fuels Reduction Services at Ellwood Mesa for a total not -to-exceed amount of $1,006,332 and expiring on June 30, 2027.
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.2 General Services Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Work Program
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for the General Services Department.
General Services Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Work Program
Public Comment Received
Staff Speaker:
Matt Fore, General Services Director, provided a presentation titled, “FY 2025 - 26 Annual Work Program General Services Department,” dated March 4, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speaker:
Roger Aceves, President of the South Coast Railroad Museum, spoke regarding maintenance concerns at the South Coast Railroad Museum including repairing the rail at the Depot, drainage concerns and replacement of the storage shed.
All public comment received posted online:
Brent Muchow, South Coast Railroad Museum
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for the General Services Department.
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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RECESS 7:04 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
B.3 Planning and Environmental Review Department Priority -Setting Workshop, FY 2025-26 Annual Work Program
Discuss work priorities and adopt an Annual Work Program for FY 2025 -26 for the Planning and Environmental Review Department.
Planning and Environmental Review Department Priority -Setting Workshop, FY 2025-26 Annual Work Program
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director, provided a presentation titled, “FY 2025 -26 Annual Work Program Planning and Environmental Review Department,” dated March 4, 2025 (presentation on file).
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to adopt an Annual Work Program for FY 2025 -26 for the Planning and Environmental Review Department as amended.
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 9:04 P.M. - 9:10 P.M.
B.4 Neighborhood Services Department Priority Setting Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Work Program
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for the Neighborhood Services Department.
Neighborhood Services Department Priority Setting Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Work Program
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director, provided a presentation titled, “FY 2025/26 Annual Work Program Neighborhood Services Department,” dated March 4, 2025 (presentation on file).
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Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Cassidy LeAir, Senior Management Analyst
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for the Neighborhood Services Department.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
C. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Smith stated she welcomed updates regarding transportation items from Standing Committee or regional meetings. Councilmember Smith reported she attended the BEACON Meeting on February 28, 2025.
Councilmember Smith stated she attended the Goleta Valley Softball Association opening day on March 1, 2025, which included recognition of the Goleta Thunder All-Star Team. Councilmember Smith stated she attended the Insurance Town Hall Event on February 27, 2025. Councilmember Smith emphasized the importance of future budget discussions related to contingency planning.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin stated he attended the Read Across America event at Brandon School.
Councilmember Kyriaco stated he attended the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee Quarterly Government Affairs Meeting on February 20, 2025. Councilmember Kyriaco reported he attend the South Coast Business Awards Event on February 21, 2025. Councilmember Kyriaco stated on March 1, 2025, he attended the Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN) Unity Event and March and spoke at the grand opening of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Sharehouse.
Mayor Perotte reported she attended her first Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency (LOSSAN) meeting on February 18, 2025. Mayor Perotte invited the Board Members to Goleta for a tour of the Goleta Train Depot on March 10, 2025. Mayor Perotte stated she and Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin invited 15 third graders from Coastline Christian Academy to City Hall on February 24, 2025. Mayor Perotte questioned if fellow councilmembers receive Marjorie Kern Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Executive Director’s weekly reports.
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D. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Isaac Rosen, Acting City Attorney, stated he looked forward to the March 14, 2025, League of California Cities, Channel Counties Division meeting in Goleta.
ADJOURNED AT 10:03 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK