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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 20, 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 Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith
ABSENT: Mayor Perotte
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:32 P.M.
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
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.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin requested a moment of silence to honor the memory of the three Dos Pueblos High School students who were killed in a car accident on Highway 1 near Lompoc on Sunday night while driving home from Lifeguard training, Senior Jake Curtis, Junior Michael Ochsner and Sophomore Alexander Wood.
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
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced that the 3rd Annual Senior Expo will be held on May 21, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Goleta Community Center. He also announced the CycleMAYnia Mayor's Ride taking place on May 29 in Old Town Goleta.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of May 6, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to approve the City Council meeting minutes of May 6, 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 Ratification of Mayoral Appointment to the Public Tree Advisory Commission
Ratify the Mayoral appointment of Hugh Michaels to the Public Tree Advisory Commission with a term ending February 1, 2029.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointment to the Public Tree Advisory Commission
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to ratify the Mayoral appointment of Hugh Michaels to the Public Tree Advisory Commission with a term ending February 1, 2029.
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.3 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2023 -054 with Paradigm Pictures SB for Broadcast and Video Programming Services
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.
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Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 2023 -054 with Paradigm Pictures SB for Broadcast and Video Programming Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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 Assignment of Existing Agreements for Professional Publishing Services with Quality Code Publishing to General Code, LLC and Amendment No. 5 to Increase Agreement Funding
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.
Assignment of Existing Agreements for Professional Publishing Services with Quality Code Publishing to General Code, LLC and Amendment No. 5 to Increase Agreement Funding
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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.5 Acceptance of the February 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of February 2025.
Acceptance of the February 2025 Check Register
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MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to accept the check register for the month of February 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.6 Acceptance of the January 2025 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of January 2025.
Acceptance of the January 2025 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to accept the investment transaction report for the month of January 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.7 Acceptance of the February 2025 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2025.
Acceptance of the February 2025 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 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.8 2025 - 2026 MarBorg Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase
Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Increasing Solid Waste Maximum Rates."
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2025 - 2026 MarBorg Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 25- 14, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Increasing Solid Waste Maximum Rates."
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.9 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
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.
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 Pro
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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.10 Public Works Professional Services and General Services Amendments with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. and COM3 Consulting
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to General Services Agreement number 2022-036 with Sweeping Corporation of America
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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 COM3 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.
Public Works Professional Services and General Services Amendments with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC. and COM3 Consulting
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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 COM3 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.
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.11 Authorization to Submit FEMA and Cal OES - Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Glen Annie Creek Culvert Improvements
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.
Authorization to Submit FEMA and Cal OES - Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Glen Annie Creek Culvert Improvements
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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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.12 Utility Services for the Goleta Train Depot (CIP #9079) located at 27 South La Patera Lane
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.
Utility Services for the Goleta Train Depot (CIP #9079) located at 27 South La Patera Lane
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 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
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
Councilmember Smith presented 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 to Nina Buelna, Public Works Director.
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California,
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Recognizing the Month of May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month
Councilmember Reyes-Martin presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of May 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month to Anne -Marie Parkinson, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council, Paul Van Leer, President of the Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council and Dustin Mckibben, Pre-Fire Engineer Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
B.3 Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County Presentation on the Buena Tierra One-Year Anniversary
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.
Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County Presentation on the Buena Tierra One-Year Anniversary
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator.
John Polanski, Director of Housing Development, Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County provided a presentation titled, "HASBARCO Presentation to the Goleta City Council," dated May 20, 2025 (presentation on file).
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 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
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."
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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
Staff Speakers:
Fred Tan, Santa Barbara County Fire Marshall provided a presentation titled "Fire Hazard Severity Zones," dated May 20, 2025 (presentation on file).
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida emphasized the importance of keeping the grass on open lots mowed and expressed concern about a specific property that is no longer maintaining its grass and asked the City to intervene.
RECESS 7:58 P.M. - 8:04 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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."
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.
C.2 25-143 Short -Term Vacation Rental and Underused Housing Stock (Implementation of Housing Element Subprograms HE 1.7 and 1.8)
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.
Short-Term Vacation Rental and Underused Housing Stock (Implementation of Housing Element Subprograms HE 1.7 and 1.8)
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Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Senior Planner
Ceci Rubio, Management Assistant
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Aaron Barker, BAE Urban Economics provided a presentation titled "Short Term Vacation Rental and Underused Housing Stock" dated May 20, 2025 (presentation on file).
Pubic Speakers:
Michael Becchio noted that short -term vacation rentals make up only a small portion of homes in Goleta, yet they help bring in tourists and provide needed short-term housing.
The City Council received the presentation and provided direction to staff.
All comment received posted online: Summer Knight, Dan Cooperman
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Smith commented on the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Ellwood Mesa acquisition, reported attending the Air Pollution Control District meeting on behalf of Mayor Perotte, and noted a regulatory action involving a Goleta business.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOUREND AT 9:29 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK