Tuesday, May 6, 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, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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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 April 15, 2025A.1 25-198 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
2025-2027 City of Goleta Strategic PlanA.2 25-204
Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the City of Goleta 2025-27 Strategic Plan as a Policy Document and Hereby Adopting the Plan for Utilization by the Organization.”
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn Assistant to the City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Staff:
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Award of Contract for On-Call Video Production ServicesA.3 25-209 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Paradigm Pictures SB to provide On -Call Video Production Services in an amount not -to-exceed $ 165,000, for an initial term through June 30, 2028, with two, one -year options to extend at the discretion of the City and subject to adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget.
Recommendation:
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager
Jaime Shaw, Management Assistant
Staff:
Award of Professional Services Agreement to Kitchell /CEM, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing Services for the Goleta Valley Library Safety, ADA, and Building Improvement Project (CIP No. 9130)
A.4 25-201
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell /CEM, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing Services for the Goleta Valley Library Safety, ADA, and Building Improvement Project in an amount not -to-exceed $550,000 and with a term ending December 31, 2027.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
Library Policy Amendment for Temporary Site at 6500 Hollister Avenue
A.5 25-197
Approve an amendment for all library policies to remain in effect at the temporary library location at 6500 Hollister Avenue (GVL Express).
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Staff:
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Public Works Professional Services Agreements and Amendment with Solid Waste Solutions Inc ., Explore Ecology, Flowers & Associates Inc.
A.6 25-172
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Solid Waste Solutions Inc. for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $255,000.00 and a termination date of June 30, 2028;
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Explore Ecology for a total not -to-exceed amount of $141,206.11 and a termination date of June 30, 2028; and C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2021-026 with Flowers & Associates, Inc ., increasing the total not -to-exceed amount by $120,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $455,000, and extending the termination date to June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
City Logo Tile - Dawn Christensen, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
B.1 25-200
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 2025 as "Older Americans Month"
B.2 25-199
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 4th through May 10th, 2025, as the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
B.3 25-208
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Award of Old Town Pride of Place GrantsC.1 25-205
A. Approve the Old Town Pride of Place Grant Program funding recommendations of the Economic Development and
Revitalization Committee; and
B. Authorize the budget appropriation totaling $120,000 for revenue and expense accounts as identified in the fiscal impact section of the report.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
30 minutes
Estimated Time:
Capital Improvement Program Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27
C.2 25-189
A. Receive a presentation on the Preliminary Five -Year Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27;
B. Provide input, feedback, and policy direction related to the Five -Year and Long-Term Capital Improvement Program;
C. Provide input and direction on short -term and long -term funding strategies related to the Capital Improvement Program.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
90 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Ordinance Review Standing Committee Meeting 05/01/2025 E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT