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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
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 P.M. - 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 Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, 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 items by title only:
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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 4:31 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 Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish language interpreter for the 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:
• Shelby Family Partnership L.P. v. City of Goleta, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV00548
Report: No reportable action.
PUBLIC FORUM
Ethan Woodill raised concerns about the Shelby project lawsuit, financial losses, and traffic impacts on Cathedral Oaks Road. He questioned the City’s approach to housing projects, citing Kenwood Village and the Housing Element, and questioned the Council’s stance on development. He also expressed concerns about increased traffic on Glen Annie Road and prior relationships between the City and Impulse Communications.
Robert Zaida spoke regarding item C.1 - Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project Update.
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Lee Heller and Sarah Aguilar, Santa Barbara County Animal Services Director spoke in opposition to the removal of parking spaces at Overpass Road.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reminded the public that the Goleta Valley Library will be closing for renovations beginning on March 30, 2025, and the temporary library at 6500 Hollister Avenue will open shortly thereafter.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 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 Acceptance of the January 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of January 2025.
Acceptance of the January 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to accept the check register for the month of January 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.3 Acceptance of the December 2024 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2024.
Acceptance of the December 2024 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to
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accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2024.
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 General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2024 Progress Report and Finding the Report is Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act
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."
General Plan -Coastal Land Use Plan 2024 Progress Report and Finding the Report is Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution 25-08, 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."
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.5 Mathilda Park Improvements Project - Reject All Bids and Authorize to Call for Bids
Reject all bids and authorize to call for bids for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project.
Mathilda Park Improvements Project - Reject All Bids and Authorize to Call for Bids
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to reject all bids and authorize to call for bids for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -
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Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.6 Measure A South Coast Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Program Cycle 6 Grant Program Opportunity for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects
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.
Measure A South Coast Regional Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Program Cycle 6 Grant Program Opportunity for Various Capital Improvement Program Projects
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to 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.
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.7 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
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.
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
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to 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
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December 31, 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.
A.8 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024.
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.9 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Second Quarter Financial Review
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."
Fiscal Year 202425 Second Quarter Financial Review
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution No. 25 -09 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."
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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A.10 Authorization to Purchase Three Vehicles for City Fleet
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 Ci ty; 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.
Authorization to Purchase Three Vehicles for City Fleet
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to 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, sp ecifications, 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.
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.11 Acceptance of Donation of Funds from Yardi Systems, Inc.
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.
Acceptance of Donation of Funds from Yardi Systems, Inc.
Staff Speakers:
Isaac Rosen, Acting City Attorney
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager/PIO
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín 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 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.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 City Logo Tile - Kathy Allen, Supervising Planner
City Logo Tile - Kathy Allen, Supervising Planner
Staff Speaker:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
Mayor Perotte presented a City Logo Tile to Kathy Allen, Supervising Planner for her 12 years of service.
B.2 Presentation from Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
Receive presentation from Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District.
Presentation from Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
Staff Speakers:
David Anaya, Associate Engineer
Jerry Estrada, General Manager, Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Hillary Blackerby, Planning and Marketing Manager, Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District
Public Speakers:
Gemma Hernandez, MOVE Santa Barbara County, spoke to mobility access and their benefits and spoke in support of the Wave On-Demand Service.
The City Council received the presentation.
RECESS 6:40 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project Update
Receive an update on the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project performance.
Public Comment Received
Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project Update
Staff Speakers:
Melissa Angeles, Project Manager , Capitol Improvement Program , and Derek Rapp, Contract Engineer provided a presentation titled "Hollister Old Town Interim Striping Project," dated March 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida shared concerns regarding the increased vehicle usage of streets parallel to Hollister Avenue, spoke in opposition to back -in angled parking, and noted confusion regarding parking in front of the Goleta Community Center.
Ethan Woodill noted the fatality that happened on Hollister Avenue and emphasized the need for more time to study the projects’ effects. Mr. Wo odill noted cars are using surrounding neighborhood streets to avoid Hollister Avenue.
RECESS 8:18 P.M. - 8:23 P.M.
Jacqueline Inda, Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, shared concerns regarding the loss of business in Old Town Goleta, and asked for an open dialog with the City Council and partner organizations on solutions for Old Town Business affected by the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Miguel Avila, Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce spoke in opposition to the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project, and in support of the Old Town Pride of Place Grant program.
Linda Foster and Karen Lovelace spoke in opposition to the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
Robert Bernstein and Barry Remis, MOVE Santa Barbara County, spoke in support of the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project.
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Juan Diaz asked the City Council for signs in Old Town written in Spanish.
All public comment received posted online: Mike Goldman, Mike Iza/Rey Cey/Heather Shea, Kyle Richards, Sarah Sehr, Sarah Griggs, Robert Bernstein, Bonnie Moore, Richard Foster, Erika Stassinos, Andra Dillard, Claudia Dato, Kyle Campbell, Annette Winter, Brian Boisky, Phebe Mansur, Kathie Rose Mashni, Susan Shields, Andi Modugno, Tony Modugno, Yvonne Scolari and Stan Wolczak, Jay Scheidemen
The City Council received the presentation and provided direction to staff.
C.2 Finance 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 Finance Department.
Finance Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Work Program
Staff Speaker:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director provided a presentation titled, "Finance Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Work Program," dated March 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes- Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025 -26 for the Finance 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.3 General Government 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 Government Department.
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General Government Department Priority-Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Work Program
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, provided a presentation titled, "Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the General Government Department," dated March 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Shannon Kirn Assistant to the City Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Smith to adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025 -26 for the General Government Department as amended to include Revenue
Neutrality Agreement as a placeholder.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., from March 10 -12, 2025.
During the conference, he met with Congressman Salud Carbajal and discussed issues including the San Jose Creek project, the tax -exempt status of municipal bonds, and California Cities leadership meetings with senators Padilla and Schiff regarding plans and priorities. He also spoke on the removal of the Black Lives Matter street mural.
Councilmember Smith reported that the March 10, 2025 , Finance and Audit Standing Committee reviewed the items on today’s consent agenda including Items A.3, A.8 and A.9 , discussed were the quarterly audit update, and reviewed the City’s reserve policies.
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported attending the Human Services Standing Committee Meeting on March 11, 2025, where city grants were reviewed, and funding recommendations were made for future Council consideration. She also attended the Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) Business Care Spanish graduation for childcare providers.
Mayor Perotte reported attending a Homelessness Standing Committee meeting on March 6, 2025, where discussions focused on the Safe Parking Ordinance,
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ongoing programs and priorities, a strategic plan update, and new homeless population data. She also reported inviting LOSSAN (Los Angeles –San Diego – San Luis Obispo ( Rail corridor Managing Director Jason Jewel and Deputy Managing Director Chris Orlando to tour the Goleta train station.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:30 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK