Tuesday, April 15, 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
Live Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services required.
La traducci ón al espa ñol estará disponible en vivo. No es necesario solicitar la traducci ón al español anticipadamente
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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 matter of pending litigation:
• Goleta v. Santa Barbara Nissan, LLC, et al ., Santa Barbara Superior Court, Case No. 19CV03339
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
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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 April 1, 2025A.1 25-159 Approve the City Council Meeting minutes of April 1, 2025.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Library Advisory Commission
A.2 25-105
A. Ratify the mayoral appointments of Dave Callanan and Marcos Aguilar to the Library Advisory Commission (Unincorporated Service Area of the Goleta Valley) for terms ending June 30, 2027; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Leigh Anne Riedman to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending February 1, 2029.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Agreement with University of California Santa Barbara Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration for the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Phase 1
Implementation
A.3 25-141
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Research Agreement with the University of California, Santa Barbara Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration for continued habitat restoration and monitoring services, not to exceed $ 64,788, with a termination date of December 31, 2025.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
Staff:
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement 2024-097 with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Services
A.4 25-142
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement 2024-097 with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Services, increasing the contract amount by $ 15,000 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $ 81,100, updating rates, and amending tasks.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
Updates to the City of Goleta Community Garden Operation PolicyA.5 25-158 Review and approve updates to the City of Goleta Community Garden Operation Policy.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager
Leonel Mendoza-Diaz, Recreation Supervisor
Staff:
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Acknowledge Megan Garibaldi for Her Years of Service to the City as City Attorney and Appoint Isaac Rosen of Best Best & Krieger, LLP (BB&K) to Serve as City Attorney Under the City ’s Existing Contract with BB&K
A.6 25-165
A. Acknowledge with gratitude Megan Garibaldi for her several years of distinguished service to the City as City Attorney.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Appointing Isaac Rosen as City Attorney and Authorizing Amendment No. 5 to City ’s Existing Professional Services Agreement for Legal Services.” C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to a Professional Services Agreement for Legal Services between the City of Goleta and Best Best & Krieger LLP
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Staff:
Proposed Contract Classes & Contract Camp ProgramA.7 25-161 A. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Division to implement a Contract Classes & Contract Camp Program; and
B. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into agreement(s) with independent contractors to provide contract classes or camp programming at city facilities.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2024 as DMV/Donate Life Month B.1 25-103
Certificate of Recognition - Malava "Ava" Canfield, 2025 Edison Scholar
B.2 25-154
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2025/26C.1 25-106 A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution 24-23, Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 User Fees and Charges.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Jennifer Richards, Accountant
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Transportation and Circulation Standing CommitteeD.1 25-170 Provide direction on the formation of a proposed Transportation and Circulation Standing Committee of the City Council.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. ValdezStaff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 Two-Year Budget WorkshopD.2 25-160 Receive a presentation on the Preliminary Operating Budgets for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 and provide direction, if any, regarding items to be addressed or included in the recommended budget Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• 4/2/2025 – Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee Meeting • 4/3/2025 – Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting • 4/7/2025 – Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT