Tuesday, September 2, 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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LIVE SPANISH INTERPRETATION
Live Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services required.
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4:30 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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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
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 July 15, 2025 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025 A.1 25-330
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2025 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
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Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments Ordinance to Ensure Consistency with General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan Updates Second Reading and CEQA Exemption
A.2 25-358
Conduct second 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).” Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Cam Audras, Assistant Planner
Staff:
Response to 2024-25 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report entitled “Santa Barbara County South Coast Housing Crisis: A Call To Action"
A.3 25-331
Review the draft letter of response to the 2024-25 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury report entitled “Santa Barbara County South Coast Housing Crisis: A Call To Action," authorize the Mayor to sign it on behalf of the City, and direct staff to transmit it to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court and the Grand Jury no later than September 17, 2025.
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Staff:
Genasys Evacuation Software Mapping Memorandum of
Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara Office of
Emergency Management
A.4 25-313
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to execute the updated Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management Regarding Activation of the ReadySBC Alerts System and Access to and Use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution, with any minor and non -substantive changes that are approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Staff:
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Approval of Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
Applications for the Stow Grove Park Next Phase and Nectarine Park Renovation Projects
A.5 25-361
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Stow Grove Park Renovation Project ”; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Nectarine Park Renovation Project.” Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
Approve the Plans and Specifications and Award of Construction Contract for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project A.6 25-324
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project
B. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Granite Construction, Inc. for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project, in the not -to-exceed amount of $24,816,757.00 subject to the requirements of the contract documents;
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project in an amount not to exceed $2,481,675,70; and
D. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for and enter into or amend any necessary utility and service agreements associated with the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project at any amount that is supported by the project budget.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager
Staff:
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B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in Goleta
B.1 25-363
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing September 2025, as "Lemon Month" B.2 25-364
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Introduction and first reading, by title only, of a Tenant Protections Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.19, Tenant
Protections, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code
C.1 25-366
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 Chapter 8.19, Tenant Protections, of Title 8, Health and Safety, of the Goleta Municipal Code, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Staff:
90 minutesEstimated Time:
Stow Grove Park Caretaker Cottage Removal and New Restroom Location
C.2 25-368
A. Support the recommendation to include the demolition of the Caretaker Cottage in Phase One construction of the Stow Grove Park Master Plan Project.
B. Support the recommendation to relocate the prefabricated new restroom facility within the Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area buffer zone.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT