Tuesday, June 17, 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
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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
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AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025A.1 25-287 Approve the City Council meeting minutes of June 3, 2025.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the April 2025 Check RegisterA.2 25-237
Accept the check register for the month of April 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Acceptance of the April 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.3 25-257 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of April 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
A.4 25-233
Adopt Resolution No. 25-_ entitled “A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within the Goleta Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing in Relation Thereto.” Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
A.5 25-234
Set a Public Hearing date of July 15, 2025, to establish the CPI adjustment of the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate, including entering into an Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor-Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2025/26 Secured Tax Bills.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Staff:
Award of Contract for Street Banner ServicesA.6 25-290
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with Wonderful Things Inc. (dba Main Street Banner USA) to provide citywide light post banner, A -frame sign and holiday light services in an amount not -to-exceed $ 150,000, for an initial term through June 30, 2028, with two, one -year options to extend, 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:
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Second Reading of an 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 A.7 25-255
Conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance 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:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2019-055 for Building
Services
A.8 25-253
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2019-055 with Willdan Engineering to continue to provide building and safety services on a revenue sharing basis extending the term until June 30, 2030, to update the scope of work to reflect the name of the Building Official, update hourly rates applicable to City projects, and add FEMA reimbursement provisions.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Staff:
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Advance Planning Division Professional Services Contracts for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
A.9 25-266
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-053 with Robert Brown Engineers for continued Oil and Gas Support services, increasing the maximum contact amount by $80,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $280,000 and extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2027 subject to the approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2017-056 with RRM Design Group, for continued assistance with the New Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program projects, increasing the maximum contract amount by $113,900, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $398,007.23, amending the scope for additional tasks and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2027 subject to the approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Design Services Agreement 2024-045 with Jeffrey Miller Architecture and Design (JM|A+D) for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project (CIP 9130)
A.10 25-285
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Design Services Agreement 2024-045 between the City of Goleta and Jeffrey Miller Architecture and Design, to expand the scope of work, update the fee schedule, and add $174,311 to the compensation, thereby increasing the not -to-exceed amount to $854,295; and
B. Authorize a budget transfer of $128,633 from various operating accounts into the Capital Project accounts for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project (CIP 9130) as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
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Award of Goleta City Grants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026A.11 25-183 Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Goleta City Grant Program funding recommendations of the Human Services Standing Committee, Homelessness Issues Standing Committee, Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
Library Management Services Agreements for the Cities of Buellton and Solvang
A.12 25-293
A. Approve a lease agreement for the provision of library management services to the City of Buellton; and,
B. Approve an agreement for the provision of library management services to the City of Solvang.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services DirectorStaff:
Award of Professional Services Agreement to City Net for Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness
A.13 25-291
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with City Net for professional outreach services to people experiencing homelessness, living in vehicles, on the street, or in encampments, and other related assistance in an amount not to exceed $ 634,956.77 for a term ending June 30, 2027, subject to City Council ’s adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27 City Operating Budget.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
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Award of Contracts for Interim HousingA.14 25-267
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between City of Goleta and PATH for the reservation of two beds for interim housing at PATH Santa Barbara (PATH) for 24 months from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $97,820; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between City of Goleta and Good Samaritan Shelter for the reservation of four beds for interim housing at Hedges House of Hope (Hedges) for 24 months from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $195,640.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
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Approval of Plans and Specifications, Adopt Categorical Exemption, and Award of Contracts for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project
A.15 25-260
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the 2025 Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301”;
C. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Granite Construction, Inc. for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project, in the not -to-exceed amount of $9,238,401.00 subject to the requirements of the contract documents;
D. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project in an amount not to exceed $1,427,333.00 ; and
E. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $649,680.00 for Construction Management,
Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2026, termination date.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager
Daniel Virgen Jr, Associate Engineer
Staff:
Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for the Glen Annie Creek Culvert Project
A.16 25-263
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in an amount not -to-exceed $ 128,550 for Environmental and Design Services with a June 30, 2026, termination date.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Staff:
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Public Works Professional Services Agreements Amendments with UNICO Engineering, Inc. and Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
A.17 25-264
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 2023-033 with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Professional Construction Management Services for Project Connect, increasing the agreement amount by $232,241.35 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $6,405,487.71 and a termination date of December 31, 2027;
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 2019-023 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for Professional Design Services for San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path, increasing the agreement amount by $897,495 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $6,229,905 with a termination date of June 30, 2028; and C. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $17,958,696.61 as identified in Table 5 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager Staff:
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Commercial Lease Agreements with Current Long -Term Goleta Community Center Tenants
A.18 25-268
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing Execution of: ( 1) A Commercial Lease Agreement between the City of Goleta and Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County; (2) A Commercial Lease Agreement between the City of Goleta and Rainbow Childhood Education, Inc; and (3) A Commercial Lease Agreement between the City of Goleta and Kevin Long Resilience Personal Training”; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Commercial Lease Agreement at 5681 Hollister Avenue in the amount of $8,086.00 per month with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (DBA CommUnify) for a term expiring June 30, 2026; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Commercial Lease Agreement at 5689 Hollister Avenue in the amount of $12,332.00 per month with Rainbow Childhood Education, Inc. for a term expiring June 30, 2026; and
D. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Commercial Lease Agreement at 5681 Hollister Avenue in the amount of $939.00 per month with Kevin Long Resilience Personal Training for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
Janet Batchelor, Management Analyst
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
• A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring June 19th, 2025, as "Fiesta Ranchera Day " in the City of Goleta
• Certificate of Recognition - Natalia Trevino, Spirit of Fiesta • Certificate of Recognition - Victoria Plascencia, Junior Spirit of Fiesta
B.1 25-278
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing July 2025 as "Parks and Recreation Month"
B.2 25-277
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" B.3 25-283
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A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Day of June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth" in the City of Goleta
B.4 25-279
C. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, and 2025-2026 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program
C.1 25-184
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, and 2025 -2026 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds; and
B. Consider and adopt the Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
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Adoption of the City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
C.2 25-242
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-___, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adopting the Two -Year Budget Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program”; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City ’s GANN Limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26”; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Adding New Classification
Specifications.”
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Memoranda of Agreements for Support to Other Agencies
Program
D.1 25-295
A. Approve the Human Services Standing Committee ’s Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and 2026-2027 funding recommendations for the Support to Other Agencies Program; and
B. Subject to budget approval in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute agreements with the organizations and in the amounts shown in Table 1 - Recommended Funding Amounts of this staff report, with agreements in substantially the same form as shown in the Memoranda of Agreement Template - Support to Other Agencies Program
(Attachment 2), and authorizing such non -substantive changes as approved by the City Attorney or his designee.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
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Housing Priority for Goleta Residents and Employees
(Implementation of Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.2(a)) D.2 25-259
A. Receive a presentation analyzing the feasibility of local housing preference for market-rate units; and
B. Accept the three recommendations of the Housing Priority Policy for Goleta Residents and Employees Memo (“Memo”), including that the City not extend its Local Preference Program to market -rate units since doing so is not supported by the Memo, and focusing instead on City ’s local preference for below -market units, monitoring other jurisdictions for new developments in local preference programs, and supporting partners that incentivize other local preference opportunities.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
Affordable Housing Design (Implementation of Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.4(g))
D.3 25-282
Receive a presentation on affordable housing design and approve staff ’s approach to the Development Economics & Affordable -by-Design Report recommendations.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT