Tuesday, March 18, 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
Isaac Rosen,
Acting 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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4:30 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
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025A.1 25-128 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the January 2025 Check RegisterA.2 25-068 Accept the check register for the month of January 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Acceptance of the December 2024 Investment Transaction ReportA.3 25-052 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2024.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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General Plan /Coastal Land Use Plan 2024 Progress Report and Finding the Report is Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act
A.4 25-069
Adopt Resolution 25-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the General Plan /Coastal Land Use Plan 2024 Progress Report for Submittal to the Governor ’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and California Department of Housing and Community Development and Finding the Report to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
Mathilda Park Improvements Project – Reject All Bids and Authorize to Call for Bids
A.5 25-088
Reject all bids and authorize to call for bids for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
John Plummer, Principal Civil Engineer
David Anaya, Associate Engineer
Staff:
Measure A South Coast Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Program Cycle 6 Grant Program Opportunity for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects
A.6 25-089
Receive information on Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Measure A South Coast Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Program Cycle 6 Grant Program call for various Capital Improvement Program Projects.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Manager
Staff:
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Professional Services Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc . for Construction Management, Inspection, Materials Testing, and Public Outreach Services of the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project
A.7 25-090
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, Materials Testing, and Public Outreach Services for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 2,853,654, with a termination date of December 31, 2027.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager
Staff:
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024
A.8 25-125
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Second Quarter Financial ReviewA.9 25-040 Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Amending the City of Goleta Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024/25.” Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
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Authorization to Purchase Three Vehicles for City FleetA.10 25-076 A. Authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to, and to execute all required documents with National Auto Fleet Group and Winner Chevrolet, in the amounts of $122,105.82 and $41,466.50 respectively, for the purchase of two Ford F -150 Lightning Truck Pro vehicles and one Chevrolet Equinox EV; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve purchase orders up to $8,178, or five percent, above the quoted price to account for changes in base cost, specifications, or requested upfitting of the vehicle, which may have transpired since the vendor provided the original quote to the City; and
C. Authorize the budget appropriation transfer of $122,110 from Program 5400 to Program 1830 - Fleet Management as described in the Fiscal Impact Section.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
Acceptance of Donation of Funds from Yardi Systems, Inc.A.11 25-127 Approve a donation from Yardi Systems of $ 25,000 Towards a July 4th Community Drone Show and $ 20,000 Towards the Goleta Valley Public Library and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter the attached Donation Agreement.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
City Logo Tile - Kathy Allen, Supervising PlannerB.1 25-126 Presentation from Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit DistrictB.2 25-060 Receive presentation from Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District. Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Andrew Fuller, Principal Engineer
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project UpdateC.1 25-104 Receive an update on the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project performance.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
Finance Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Work Program
C.2 25-062
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Finance Department.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
General Government Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Work Program
C.3 25-111
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the General Government Department.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City ManagerStaff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 03/06/2025 Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting • 03/10/2025 Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting • 03/11/2025 Human Services Standing Committee Meeting
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT