Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Closed Session 4:00 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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4:00 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 matter of pending litigation:
• California Waters Development, Inc. v. JJ Fisher Construction, Inc .; City of Goleta; and Does 1-75 inclusive, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Barbara Case No. 25CV03899
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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 matter of pending litigation:
• Application of the City of Goleta to Construct a Proposed Multipurpose Pedestrian/Bike Path under UPRR Santa Barbara Subdivision MP 359.679 within t h e City of Goleta, California (California Public Utilities Commission, Application 24- 04-006).
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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: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 2025 AND JULY 15, 2025
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 June 17, 2025A.1 25-310 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025.Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the May 2025 Check RegisterA.2 25-294
Accept the check register for the month of May 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Acceptance of the May 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.3 25-238 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Finance Department Professional Services Agreements and Amendments with HdL Coren & Cone, Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates, and Foster and Foster
A.4 25-280
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2019-057 with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax management, information, and audit services, increasing the contract authority by $14,945 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $94,960 with a term expiring June 30, 2026.
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2018-125 with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates for ongoing professional consulting, monitoring and compliance services related to cannabis businesses, increasing the contract authority by $158,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $542,000 with a term expiring June 30, 2026.
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-111 with Foster & Foster Actuaries and Consulting for ongoing professional consulting services related to the valuation of post -retirement medical benefits provided to eligible employees, increasing the contract authority by $19,450 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $46,200 with a term expiring June 30, 2028.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Cecilia Rubio, Management Assistant
Staff:
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Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2024-097 with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Services
A.5 25-301
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement 2024-097 with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Services, increasing the contract amount by $18,000 for a new not -to-exceed amount of $ 99,100, updating rates, and amending tasks.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SBACT) No. 2024-106
A.6 25-289
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024-106 reducing the budget and scope of work for ongoing facilitation of regional action planning, community outreach, and public education in an amount not -to-exceed $ 97,075, a reduction of $36,100.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
Update to the Collection Development Policy for the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
A.7 25-299
Approve an update to the existing Collection Development Policy for the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries for compliance with current State legislation.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Staff:
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Award of Professional Design Services Agreement for the Goleta Community Center Electrical System Replacement Redesign A.8 25-305
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Beacon West Energy Group, LLC for the provision of electrical engineering design services for replacement of the Goleta Community Center electrical system, in an amount not-to-exceed $135,931, and for a term ending June 30, 2027; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation transfer in the amount of $135,931 from the Facilities Capital and Building Maintenance Reserve to CIP No. 9127 - Goleta Community Center Campus Renovation Project as described in the Fiscal Impact Section.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
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B. PRESENTATION
County of Santa Barbara Presentation on 2025 Point-in-Time Count
B.1 25-302
Receive a presentation by the County of Santa Barbara ’s Community Services Department on the results from the 2025 Point-in-Time Count.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
C. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to Establish the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26
C.1 25-236
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-_ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26”; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter 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:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
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Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
C.2 25-235
A. Receive and file the final Engineer ’s Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2025/26; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26”; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to enter 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:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
Sywest Industrial Building and Final Environmental Impact Report located at 907 S. Kellogg Avenue; APN 170-190-035; Case No . 17-121-DP
C.3 25-296
A. Adopt Resolution 25- ___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California: 1) Adopting Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 2) Certifying the Sywest Industrial Building Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023040690), 3) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and 4) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for Alternative 2: 100-Foot Streamside Protection Area Setback at 907 S .
Kellog Avenue, Goleta; APN 170-190-035; CASE No. 17-121-DP” B. Adopt Resolution 25-___ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, approving the Alternative 2: 100-foot Streamside Protection Area Setback Development Plan for the Sywest Industrial Warehouse Building Project and denying the Original Project proposal for the Sywest Industrial Warehouse Building Project at 907 S .
Kellogg Avenue, Goleta; APN 170-190-035; Case No. 17-121-DP.” Recommendation:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Brian Hiefield, Associate Planner
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
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Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real; Case Nos. 24-0005-GPA, 24-0007-ORD
C.4 25-300
A. Open a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony; and B. After considering the evidence presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a General Plan Amendment from Office and Industrial (I-OI) to Business Park (I-BP); and Adopting a Notice of Exemption for the General Plan Amendment at the 3.56-acre subject property located at 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real known as APN 077-160-055; Case No. 24-0005-GPA”.
C. 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, Adopting an Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Map from Office and Institutional (I-OI) to Business Park (I-BP) and Adopting the Notice of Exemption on a
3.56-acre site located at 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real known as APN 077-160-055; Case No. 24-0007-ORD”.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Christina McGuire, Associate Planner
Mary Chang, Supervising Planner
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Approval of Proposed Project Labor AgreementD.1 25-304
Approve the proposed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and authorize the City Manager to execute the PLA with the Tri Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL -CIO and Signatory Unions for a term of five years and for the construction of Fire Station 10.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee Meeting 07/08/2025 F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT