Tuesday, May 20, 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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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: MAY 13, 2025 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND MAY 20, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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 May 6, 2025A.1 25-212 Approve the City Council meeting minutes of May 6, 2025.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Ratification of Mayoral Appointment to the Public Tree Advisory Commission
A.2 25-214
Ratify the Mayoral appointment of Hugh Michaels to the Public Tree Advisory Commission with a term ending February 1, 2029.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Staff:
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Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2023-054 with Paradigm Pictures SB for Broadcast and Video Programming Services
A.3 25-211
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Paradigm Pictures SB for professional broadcast and video production services, extending the contract for two additional years at an annual cost of $ 45,000, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 172,000 with a term end date of June 30, 2027, subject to FY 25/26 and FY 26/27 budget approval.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
Assignment of Existing Agreements for Professional Publishing Services with Quality Code Publishing to General Code, LLC and Amendment No. 5 to Increase Agreement Funding
A.4 25-210
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreements between the City of Goleta and General Code, LLC, increasing the total not -to-exceed amount of the agreement by $ 35,000 for a new not -to-exceed total of $ 100,000 with a termination date of June 30, 2027, subject to FY 25/26 and FY 26/27 budget approval.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
Acceptance of the February 2025 Check RegisterA.5 25-167 Accept the check register for the month of February 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Acceptance of the January 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.6 25-067 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of January 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Acceptance of the February 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.7 25-166 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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2025 – 2026 MarBorg Proposed Solid Waste Rate IncreaseA.8 25-185 Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Increasing Solid Waste Maximum Rates.” Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Dan Rowell, Environmental Services Project Manager
Staff:
US Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Funding Opportunity for South La Patera Lane Improvements and Hollister Avenue Crosswalks at Magnolia Avenue and American Disabilities Act (ADA) Parking
Improvements Projects
A.9 25-186
Receive information on the U .S. Department of Transportation ’s FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant construction opportunity for the South La Patera Lane Improvements and Hollister Avenue Crosswalks at Magnolia Avenue and American Disabilities Act (ADA) Parking Improvements Projects.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Manager
Staff:
Public Works Professional Services and General Services Amendments with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. and COM3 Consulting
A.10 25-187
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to General Services Agreement number 2022-036 with Sweeping Corporation of America LLC, increasing the total not -to-exceed amount by $212,095.50 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $572,304.51 and a termination date of June 30, 2026; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement number 2023-082 with COM 3 Consulting, increasing the total not -to-exceed amount by $154,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $476,000 and a termination date of June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager
Staff:
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Authorization to Submit FEMA and Cal OES – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Glen Annie Creek Culvert Improvements A.11 25-240
Authorize the City Manager to submit an application for funding with FEMA and Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grant Program related to the Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-4856 for Glen Annie Creek Culvert Improvements.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Javier Garcia, Associate Engineer
Staff:
Utility Services for the Goleta Train Depot (CIP # 9079) located at 27 South La Patera Lane
A.12 25-239
A. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Preliminary Conditions Letter with Goleta Water District for water service in an amount not to exceed $78,954.74; and
B. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for and enter into or amend any necessary utility and service agreements associated with the Goleta Train Depot Project at any amount that is supported by the project budget.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Gerald Comati, P.E., Contract Project Manager
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring May 18th through May 24th, 2025, as Public Works Week in Goleta
B.1 25-213
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month
B.2 25-222
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Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County Presentation on the Buena Tierra One-Year Anniversary
B.3 25-216
Receive a presentation from the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County (HASBARCO) on the status of the Buena Tierra Apartments on the One-Year Anniversary of its occupancy.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Ordinance to Add Chapter 15.22 to Title 15 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Adopt the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map and Regulations and Determination that the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
C.1 25-206
Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 25-_ entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding Chapter 15.22 Goleta Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map to Title 15 of the Goleta Municipal Code, Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones Within the City of Goleta in Accordance with Government Code Section 51179 and Determination that the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Stephanie Spieler, Building Official
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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Short-Term Vacation Rental and Underused Housing Stock
(Implementation of Housing Element Subprograms HE 1.7 and
1.8)
C.2 25-143
Receive a presentation on Short -Term Vacation Rentals and Underused Housing Stock and provide recommendations on changes to pursue, if any, in how the City regulates Short -Term Vacation Rental and Underused Housing Stock.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
90 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT