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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 06, 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, City Attorney
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin 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
Mayor Perotte participated remotely per AB 2449 due to an illness.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, 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 Pro Tempore Kasdin called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith
ABSENT: Mayor Perotte
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin introduced the Spanish language interpreters for the meeting.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, 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
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Phebe Mansur encouraged support for Old Town businesses, announced a Bike & Buy Local event on Saturday, May 24, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. in Old Town Goleta, and Goleta Old Town Dining Challenges.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
City Manager Robert Nisbet announced several upcoming events: “Meet Me in Old Town” will take place at the Goleta Community Center on May 8, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The City will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Ellwood Mesa Acquisition on May 17, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., beginning at Ellwood and continuing into the Preserve. Goleta’s Senior Expo is scheduled for May 21, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Goleta Community Center. Public Works Week will be recognized with an event at Camino Real Marketplace on May 21, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Finally, the City will be celebrating CycleMAYnia throughout the month of May.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.2 2025-2027 City of Goleta Strategic Plan
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."
2025-2027 City of Goleta Strategic Plan
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 25- 13 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
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A.3 Award of Contract for On-Call Video Production Services
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.
Award of Contract for On-Call Video Production Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte..
A.4 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)
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.
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)
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
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A.5 Library Policy Amendment for Temporary Site at 6500 Hollister Avenue
Approve an amendment for all library policies to remain in effect at the temporary library location at 6500 Hollister Avenue (GVL Express).
Library Policy Amendment for Temporary Site at 6500 Hollister Avenue
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to approve an amendment for all library policies to remain in effect at the temporary library location at 6500 Hollister Avenue (GVL Express).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.6 Public Works Professional Services Agreements and Amendment with Solid Waste Solutions Inc., Explore Ecology, Flowers & Associates Inc.
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.
Public Works Professional Services Agreements and Amendment with Solid Waste Solutions Inc., Explore Ecology, Flowers & Associates Inc.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to 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 Agreemen t 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
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B. PRESENTATION
B.1 City Logo Tile - Dawn Christensen, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
City Logo Tile - Dawn Christensen, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Councilmember Reyes-Martín and Robert Nisbet, City Manager, presented a City Logo Tile to Dawn Christensen, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, for her nine years of service at the City of Goleta.
Dawn Christensen noted her appreciation and shared comments regarding the start of her public service.
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 2025 as "Older Americans Month"
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 2025 as ''Older Americans Month''
Councilmember Smith presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" to Joanne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director, Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager, Leonel Mendoza -Diaz, Recreation Supervisor, and Dori Crolius, Recreation Technician.
B.3 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
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 4th through 10th as the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
Councilmember Kyriaco presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 4 th through May 10 th, 2025, as the 56 th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week to Deborah Lopez, City Clerk, David Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk, Blake Markum, Management Analyst, and Nick Norman, Planning Commission Clerk.
Public Speakers:
Megan Lee, Office of Sentor Monique Lim ón, presented Certificates of Recognition to Deborah Lopez, City Clerk, David Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk, Blake Markum, Management Analyst and Nick Norman, Planning Commission Clerk.
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Award of Old Town Pride of Place Grants
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.
Public Comment Received
Award of Old Town Pride of Place Grants
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, and Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager provided a presentation titled , “Award of Old Town Pride of Place Grants ,” dated May 6, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Jacqueline Inda , Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation but noted concerns regarding ongoing. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and grassroots efforts and asked the Council to consider various factors and to support only businesses located in Old Town.
Phebe Mansur, CopyRight Printing, spoke about the Old Town Rising advertising initiative.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martin, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
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C.2 Capital Improvement Program Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27
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.
Capital Improvement Program Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2025 -26 and 2026-27
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation to the City Council titled , “Capital Improvement Program Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27,” dated May 6, 2025 (presentation on file).
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Joanne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Matt Fore, General Services Director
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida questioned how project costs could increase for items that are still in the bidding or design phase.
The City Council received the presentation and provided direction to staff.
All comments posted online: Ray Briare
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Smith reported attending the Ordinance Review meeting on May 1, 2025, which was a follow -up on the 2024 Council direction regarding proposed adjustments to the Tenant Protection Ordinance. The matter will return to the City Council at a later date. She also reported that the City hosted a Coffee and Community event on May 3, 2025, in partnership with Homeplate Grill.
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported attending the April 17, 2025, Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) event at the Goleta Community Center, where information was shared with homeowners on electrifying their homes. She also attended the 30 th Reach Economic Roundtable, at the Goleta Community Center, where data specific to Goleta's economic development was presented.
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Additionally, she participated in a luncheon hosted by Santa Barbara Airbus celebrating three million passengers to LAX.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending the April 16, 2025, Ceremonia de Imprenta Gratuita for early childhood care providers, which was supported by the City of Goleta. He also attended the April 17, 2025, 3CE community workshop.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:58 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK