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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 01, 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 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 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 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 4:32 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
David Rachford, representing Creekside Homeowner’s Association, urged City Council to enforce the camping ordinance.
Robert Zaida asked City Council to consider regular clean ups at Calle Real, Cathedral Oaks Road, Glen Annie Road, and the Kenwood Village site.
RECESS 5:40 P.M. - 5:49 P.M.
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AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced the upcoming State of the City event, scheduled for Tuesday April 8, 2025, starting at 5:00 P.M. in the Goleta Community Center.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.2 Award of Agreement for Move Management Services for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project
Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc. for the provision of moving and move management services in support of the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project (CIP No. 9130) in the not -to-exceed amount of $68,311.28, for a term ending December 31, 2025.
Award of Agreement for Move Management Services for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with BKM Office Environments, Inc. for the provision of moving and move management services in support of the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project (CIP No. 9130) in the not -to-exceed amount of $68,311.28, for a term ending December 31, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith. Noes: None.
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B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Brian Hiefield, Associate Planner - 20 Years of Service Recognition Butterfly Plaque
Brian Hiefield, Associate Planner - 20 Years of Service Recognition Butterfly Plaque
Mayor Perotte presented a Butterfly Plaque to Brian Hiefield, Associate Planner, in recognition of his 20 years of service with the City of Goleta.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for FY 2025-2030
A. Conduct a public hearing on the Measure A Five -Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025-2030; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measure A Five -Year Local Program of Projects for FY 2025-2026 through FY 2029-2030".
Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for FY 2025-2030
Staff Speakers:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director, and Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Manager, provided a presentation titled "Measure A Program of Projects Overview", dated April 1, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:58 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:09 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin /Councilmember Kyriaco to A.
Conduct a public hearing on the Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025-2030; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-10, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measure A Five -Year Local Program of Projects for FY 2025-2026 through FY 2029-2030.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith. Noes: None.
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C.2 Public Hearing on Needs, Goals, and Funding Priorities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for incorporation into the 2025 - 2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on the needs, goals, and objectives of the City's CDBG Program and funding priorities for the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan; and
B. Consider and approve the recommendations of the Human Services Standing Committee for the Public Service and Capital Project activities to be included in the Draft 2025-2026 Action Plan.
Public Hearing on Needs, Goals, and Funding Priorities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for incorporation into the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan
Staff Speaker:
Joanne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director, and Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst, presented a presentation titled "Public Hearing on Needs, Goals, and Funding Priorities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 -2026 Action Plan", dated April 1, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:09 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:18 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes -Martín to approve the recommendation for CDBG funding in support of People's Self Help Housing supportive housing proposal in the amount of $16, 968.50.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith. Noes: None.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to approve recommended CDBG funding for Isla Vista Youth Projects family resource center in the amount of $26,968.50.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Smith. Abstain: Councilmember Kyriaco. Noes: None.
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Agreement for Pilot Fourth of July Community Drone Show to be held at Dos Pueblos High School
A. Provide direction to staff on whether or not to host a Pilot Fourth of July Community Drone Show, and
B. If directed to proceed, authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Droneshow.com, LLC, for a Fourth of July Community Drone Show, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.
Agreement for Pilot Fourth of July Community Drone Show to be held at Dos Pueblos High School
Staff Speaker:
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager/PIO
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida raised concerns about how the Fourth of July Community Drone Show would impact parking on Cathedral Oaks and asked how the City will be enforcing the fireworks ban.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to approve the agreement for the pilot Fourth of July Community Drone Show to be held at Dos Pueblos High School and to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Droneshow.com LLC, for a fourth of July Community Drone show with a total not -to- exceed amount of $50,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith. Noes: None.
RECESS 6:48 P.M. - 6:58 P.M.
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D.2 Public Works Department Priority -Setting Workshop and Fiscal Year 2025 - 26 Annual Work Program
Discuss work priorities and adopt an Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 for the Public Works Department.
Public Works Department Priority -Setting Workshop and Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Work Program
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director, provided a presentation titled "Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Annual Work Program Public Works Department Presentation", dated April 1, 2025 (presentation on file).
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business & Administration Manager Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida suggested additional trimming near streetlights and asked if the forecast for City repaving projects could be updated to include a longer timeline.
All Public Comment Received Posted Online:
Frank DiMarco; Robert Bernstein; Mark Gross, Board President of Pacific Oaks; Michael Iza; Heather Shea; Ryan Cey; Gemma Jimenez, Education & Encouragement Coordinator at MOVE Santa Barbara County
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to adopt Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025 -26 for the Public Works
Department.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín, and Smith. Noes: None.
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E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported that the Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee met on March 19, 2025, to review City grant applications and made recommendations to staff.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:12 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK