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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Session 5:30 PM
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matters:
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Property: APN: 079 -210-059 (Portion)Public Road Right -of-Way along 7925 Hollister Avenue, Goleta
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Bill Medel, Sandpiper Golf Trust LLC Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Property: APN: 069-090-056
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Michael Ableman, Executive Director, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 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: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 2025 AND AUGUST 19, 2025
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Name of (1) Potential Case: Pedro Vasquez Perdomo, et al. v. Kristi Noem, et al.
Case Number: 2-25-cv-05605-MEMF-SP
Action: No reportable action
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matters:
Property: APN: 079 -210-059 (Portion)Public Road Right -of-Way along 7925 Hollister Avenue, Goleta
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Bill Medel, Sandpiper Golf Trust LLC Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Property: APN: 069-090-056
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Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Michael Ableman, Executive Director, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Andrew Scherer, Co -Founder of Keystep, provided a description of his non -profit organization that supports financial literacy for first -generation community members.
Ken Palley, Ken Knight, Bob Loomis, Jeff Kuyper of Save Goleta Trees, Ed Grubb, Dalia Rebollo, Kalia Rork, and Janice Graybill expressed their concerns about recent tree trimming at Berkeley Road and made recommendations to City Council.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced the "Coffee and Community Event" taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at SLODOCO in District 4 near Target and encouraged public participation.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Acceptance of the June 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of June 2025.
Acceptance of the June 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to accept the check register for the month of June 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 Adoption of a Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real; Case No., 24-0007-ORD
Conduct the second reading and adopt 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".
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Adoption of a Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real; Case No., 24-0007-ORD
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to adopt Ordinance No. 25-04, 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".
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 Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Cycle 6 Funding
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Project Cooperative Agreement with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project awarded to the City of Goleta in Cycle 6 of the Measure A South Coast Bicycle and Pedestrian Program; and
B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $600,000 as identified in Table 3 of the fiscal impacts section of the staff report.
Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Cycle 6 Funding
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to:A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Project Cooperative Agreement with Santa Barbara County Association of
Governments (SBCAG) for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project awarded to the City of Goleta in Cycle 6 of the Measure A South Coast Bicycle and Pedestrian Program; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $600,000 as identified in Table 3 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.4 Award of Professional Services Agreement to Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing Services for the Goleta Community Center ADA Improvements Project (CIP No. 9121)
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
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Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for the provision of construction management, inspection, and testing services for the Goleta Community Center Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements Project, in a time -and-materials, not -to-exceed amount of $562,240 and for a term ending December 31, 2027.
Award of Professional Services Agreement to Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing Services for the Goleta Community Center ADA Improvements Project (CIP No. 9121)
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for the provision of construction management, inspection, and testing services for the Goleta Community Center Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements Project, in a time - and-materials, not-to-exceed amount of $562,240 and for a term ending December 31, 2027.
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 Agreement with Rincon Consultants for Shelby Project Environmental Review
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25 -_ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Goleta and Rincon Consultants for Shelby Project Environmental Review"; and
B. Authorize a budget appropriation of $330,000, with $215,600 being appropriated from the Housing -In-Lieu Fund Balance and $114,400 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance as described in the fiscal impact section of the report.
Agreement with Rincon Consultants for Shelby Project Environmental Review
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25 -31 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Goleta and Rincon
Consultants for Shelby Project Environmental Review"; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation of $330,000, with $215,600 being appropriated from the Housing -In-Lieu Fund Balance and $114,400 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance as described in the fiscal impact section of the report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor
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Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County Presentation on Current Activities and Projects
Receive a presentation from the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County (HASBARCO) on the current status of their activities and projects in the City of Goleta and the County of Santa Barbara.
Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County Presentation on Current Activities and Projects
Guest Speaker:
Bob Havlicek, Executive Director of Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO), gave a presentation to City Council regarding the status of their activities in the City of Goleta and County of Santa Barbara.
The City Council received the presentation.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue (APN 071-130-048) Case No. 24-0006-GPA
Adopt Resolution No. 25 -___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant -Requested General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation of 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue (APN 071 -130-048) from General Commercial (C -G) to Business Park (I -BP) and Finding that the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CASE NO. 24-0006-GPA)."
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue APN 071-130-048; Case No. 24-0006-GPA
Ex Parte:
Councilmember Kyriaco reported a site visit and ex -parte communications during a tour of the facility at 445 Pine Avenue on August 12, 2025, at 5:00 P.M.
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Councilmember Reyes -Martin reported no site visit and no ex parte - communication.
Mayor Perotte reported no site visit and no ex parte-communication.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin reported no site visit and no ex parte-communication.
Councilmember Smith reported no site visit and no ex parte-communication.
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Mary Chang, Supervising Planner
Travis Lee, Associate Planner
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:45 P.M.
Staff provided a presentation titled, "Consideration Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue (APN 071 -130-048); Case No. 24 - 0006-GPA", dated August 19, 2025 (presentation on file).
Steve Fort with Sepps Land Use Consulting and David Beaver, client, made comments regarding the initiation of the General Plan Amendment.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:57 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to Adopt Resolution No. 25-32, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant-Requested General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation of 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue (APN 071-130-048) from General Commercial (C -G) to Business Park (I-BP) and Finding that the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CASE NO. 24-0006-GPA)."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
C.2 General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Satisfy State Law Requirements and Determination that the Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
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A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan to Implement State Law Requirements and Determining the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 24-0003-GPA)."
B. 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, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Implement General Plan Amendments to Ensure Consistency with State Planning Law and Determine the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 25-0001-ORD)."
General Plan and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Satisfy State Law Requirements and Determination that the Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Staff Speakers:
Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Cam Audras, Assistant Planner
Perry Banner, De Novo Consulting Group
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:00 P.M.
Staff provided a presentation titled, "General Plan and Zoning Amendments for State Law Requirements", dated August 19, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:44 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25 -33, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan to Implement State Law
Requirements and Determining the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 24 -0003- GPA)"; and
B. 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, Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Implement General Plan Amendments to Ensure Consistency with State Planning
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Law and Determine the Amendments to be Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 25-0001-ORD)." 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 Adoption of Density Bonus Guidelines
Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City of Goleta Density Bonus Guidelines and Finding that Adoption of the Guidelines is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Adoption of Density Bonus Guidelines
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Staff provided a presentation titled "Density Bonus Guidelines", dated August 19, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
All Public Comment Posted Online:
Dylan Casey, Cal HDF Executive Director, James M. Lloyd, CalHDF Director of Planning and Investigations
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to Adopt Resolution No. 25-34, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City of Goleta Density Bonus Guidelines and Finding that Adoption of the Guidelines is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
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.2 Review of the Design for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project (CIP No. 9130) and Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid
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A. Receive a presentation on the proposed design for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project; and
B. Authorize Staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project.
Review of the Design for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project (CIP No. 9130) and Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid
Staff Speakers:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
Joanne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Management Analyst
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Jeffrey Miller Architect with JM A+D Studio
Staff gave a presentation titled "Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project" dated August 19, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to:
A. Receive a presentation on the proposed design for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project; and
B. Authorize Staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project.
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 Consideration of a Draft City Public Art Policy and Options for Future Updates to the Policy
A. Receive a report on the draft Public Art Policy;
B. Review draft Resolution No. 25-__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting a City Public Art Policy;" and
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C. Provide input, feedback, and policy direction for potential updates to the draft Public Art Policy.
Consideration of a Draft City Public Art Policy and Options for Future Updates to
Staff Speakers:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Staff gave a presentation titled "Consideration of Draft City Public Art Policy and options for Future Updates to the Policy", dated August 19, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida suggested avoiding public art on sidewalks and made recommendations to Council about which body should be the decision maker for public art.
The City Council received the presentation.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Luz Reyes -Martin reported the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee met on August 7, 2025, to discuss safety concerns around e-bikes.
Mayor Perotte reported that the Homelessness Committee met on August 12, 2025, and announced that an ordinance concerning safe parking would return to the Committee for potential changes at a future meeting date to be determined.
Councilmember Smith asked fellow Councilmembers for an update about the actions that were taken at the Human Services Standing Committee Meeting on July 24, 2025.
Councilmember Reyes-Martin reported the Human Services Standing Committee on July 24, 2025 had allocated $45,000 in funding to 805 Undocufund Immigrant Legal Defense Center, and $10,000 to LEAP: Learn, Engage, Advocate, Partner youth organization. In addition, Councilmember Reyes Martin, and City Manager Robert Nisbet reported that the Human Services Committee identified 8 organizations to invite to a roundtable discussion at a meeting date to be determined. Councilmember Smith underscored the importance of continuing the discussion on Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on future City Council agendas.
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Mayor Perrotte announced that school starts on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, noting that children will be biking and walking to school and urged the public to drive safely throughout Goleta.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin announced that September 6, 2025, is recognized as International Vulture Day by the Audubon Society.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:03 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK