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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 17, 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
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte 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
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:32 P.M.
Councilmember Kyriaco arrived in closed session at 4:33 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on record 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:
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• Shelby Family Partnership L.P. v. City of Goleta, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV00548
Action: No reportable action
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte 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
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, recommended to the City Council that item D.1 - Memoranda of Agreements for Support to Other Agencies Program move before item C.2 - 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 allowing any changes to item D.1 also be changed to the budget within item C.2.
The City Council voice voted to move the items.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
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Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced the 4th of July drone show will be at 8:30 P.M. at Dos Pueblos High School.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.11 AND A.15 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of June 3, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council meeting minutes of June 3, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the April 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of April 2025.
Acceptance of the April 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to accept the check register for the month of April 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.3 Acceptance of the April 2025 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of April 2025.
Acceptance of the April 2025 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to accept the investment transaction report for the month of April 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
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A.4 Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
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."
Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 25- 19 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.5 CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
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.
CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.6 Award of Contract for Street Banner Services
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
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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.
Award of Contract for Street Banner Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.7 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
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."
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
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance 25 -03 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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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.8 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2019-055 for Building Services
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.
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2019-055 for Building Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.9 Advance Planning Division Professional Services Contracts for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
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.
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Advance Planning Division Professional Services Contracts for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026 and 2026-2027
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.10 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. 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.
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)
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Design Services Agreement 2024 -045 between the City of Goleta and
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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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.12 Library Management Services Agreements for the Cities of Buellton and Solvang
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.
Library Management Services Agreements for the Cities of Buellton and Solvang
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.13 Award of Professional Services Agreement to City Net for Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness
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.
Award of Professional Services Agreement to City Net for Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with City
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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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.14 Award of Contracts for Interim Housing
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.
Award of Contracts for Interim Housing
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.16 Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for the Glen Annie Creek Culvert Project
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.
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Professional Design Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for the Glen Annie Creek Culvert Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.17 Public Works Professional Services Agreements Amendments with UNICO Engineering, Inc. and Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
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.
Public Works Professional Services Agreements Amendments with UNICO Engineering, Inc. and Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to 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, in creasing the agreement amount by $897,495 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $6,229,905 with a termination date of
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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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.18 Commercial Lease Agreements with Current Long -Term Goleta Community Center Tenants
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.
Commercial Lease Agreements with Current Long -Term Goleta Community Center Tenants
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-21, 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 C ommercial Lease Agreement at 5681 Hollister Avenue in the amount of $8,086.00 per month with Community Action
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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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
ITEMS A.11 AND A.15 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
A.11 Award of Goleta City Grants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
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.
Award of Goleta City Grants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Councilmembers Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin recused themselves from hearing this item and left the dais at 5:49 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Smith/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, and Councilmember Smith.
Noes: None. Recusals: Councilmembers Kyriaco and Reyes- Martín.
A.15 Approval of Plans and Specifications, Adopt Categorical Exemption, and Award of Contracts for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project
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
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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.
Approval of Plans and Specifications, Adopt Categorical Exemption, and Award of Contracts for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project Part 1
Approval of Plans and Specifications, Adopt Categorical Exemption, and Award of Contracts for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project Part 2
Approval of Plans and Specifications, Adopt Categorical Exemption, and Award of Contracts for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project Part 3
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
Daniel Virgin, Assistant Engineer
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project; B.
Adopt Resolution No. 25 -20, 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 Pro ject, 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
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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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 • 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
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
Mayor Perotte presented 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.
Councilmember Smith provided a Certificate of Recognition to the Spirit of Fiesta Natalia Trevino, and the Junior Spirit of Fiesta, Victoria Plascencia.
Natalia Trevino, the Spirit of Fiesta, and Victoria Plascencia, the Junior Spirit of Fiesta performed for the City Council.
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing July 2025 as "Parks and Recreation Month"
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing July 2025 as ''Parks and Recreation Month''
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin provided A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing July 2025 as "Parks and Recreation Month" to Leonel Mendoza Diaz, Recreation Supervisor.
B.3 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month"
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing June 2025 as ''LGBTQ+ Pride Month''
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Councilmember Kyriaco presented A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" to Megan Overland, Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network.
B.4 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 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
Councilmember Reyes-Martin presented 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 to Simone Akila, Juneteenth Santa Barbara.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 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
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.
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
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst provided a presentation titled "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," dated June 17, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:46 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:54 P.M.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Smith to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Smith. Noes: None. Abstentions: Councilmember Kyriaco.
C.2 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
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."
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
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, provided a presentation titled "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," dated June 17, 2025 (presentation file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:11 P.M.
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Public Speakers:
Dustin Hoiseth, representing the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of investing in economic development as part of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. He stated that allocating $150,000 of the $400,000 budget to the strategic plan is insufficient and requested the City consider increasing the allocation to $250,000.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:15 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-22, 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 -23 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 -24 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Counci l 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Memoranda of Agreements for Support to Other Agencies Program
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.
Memoranda of Agreements for Support to Other Agencies Program
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
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Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes- Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
RECESS 7:04 P.M. - 7:10 P.M.
D.2 Housing Priority for Goleta Residents and Employees (Implementation of Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.2(a))
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.
Housing Priority for Goleta Residents and Employees (Implementation of Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.2(a))
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof Planning and Environmental Review Director
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
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Aaron Barker, BAE
Staff provided a presentation titled "Housing Priority for Goleta Residents and Employees," dated June 17, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
D.3 Affordable Housing Design (Implementation of Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.4(g))
Receive a presentation on affordable housing design and approve staff's approach to the Development Economics & Affordable -by-Design Report recommendations.
Affordable Housing Design (Implementation of Housing Element Subprogram HE
2.4(g))
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof Planning and Environmental Review Director
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Aaron Barker, BAE
Staff provided a presentation titled "Affordable Housing Design (Implementation of Housing Element Subprogram HE 2.4(g))," dated June 17, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
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None
All comments posted online: Summer Knight, David J. Deerson
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to accept Categories 1 and 2, and defer consideration of Categories 3 and 4 to future years.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes-Martin corrected an earlier statement, clarifying that it was a home goods retailer, not HomeGoods, that had filed for bankruptcy.
Councilmember Smith reported on ICE activity, emphasized the need for the City to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, and expressed concern for the well-being of Goleta residents.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending the "Get ICE Out of Goleta, Protect Community Members" event on June 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:44 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK