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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Closed Session 4:00 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.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 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Te mpore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:01 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only:
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:
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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
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 the City of Goleta, Californi a (California Public Utilit ies Commission, Application 24-04-006).
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to orde r at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Te mpore 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: SPECIA L CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 2025 AND JULY 15, 2025
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 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
Action: No reportable Action
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 2 7/15/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3
the City of Goleta, Californi a (California Public Utilit ies Commission, Application 24-04-006).
Action: No Reportable Action
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
Public Comment Received
Mrs. B urged the City Council to spoke to rent cap and AI tool s that regulate rents and provided draft ordinances. She also expre ssed opposition to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.
Cecilia Rubio, Natalia Rios, Dr. Marina C havez, Daisy Martinez, Jacqueline Inda (on behalf of Casa de la Raza), Wendy Read, Sarah Penna, Moms Demand Action, Ben Labarage, Kira Garay, Alethea Paradis, and Karen R. spoke in opposition to the activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, expressed support for immigrants, and urged the City of Goleta to take action.
Ethan Woodill took a moment of silence and spoke about Jennifer Radshaw, a pedestrian who lost her life in a vehi cle accident that he noted occu rred between Ellwood Station and Baker lane He expressed concern that funds which could have addressed this issue had been diverted elsewhere.
All comments received placed online: Fabián Pavón
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, recommended to the City Council that item D.1 - Approval of Proposed Project Labor Agreement be moved after item B.1 - County of Santa Barbara Presentation on 2025 Point-in-Time Count.
The City Council gave unanimous concurrence to move the items.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
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Robert Nisbet, City Manager, acknowledged the su ccess of the City of Goleta’s 4th of July drone show and expressed appreciation for Kelly Hoover, City of Goleta Community Relations Manager and local companies that contributed funding.
Mr. Nisbet also announced that the temporary library is now open at 6500 Hollister Avenue.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Sm ith to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the May 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of May 2025.
Acceptance of the May 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to accept the check register for the month of May 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.3 Acceptance of the May 2025 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 2025.
Acceptance of the May 2025 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smit h to accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
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A.4 Finance Department Professional Services Agreements and Amendments with HdL Coren & Cone, Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates, and Foster and Foster
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, monitori ng 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 ex ecute 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-t o-exceed amount of $46,200 with a term expiring June 30, 2028.
Finance Department Professional Services Agreements and Amendments with HdL Coren & Cone, Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates, and Foster and Foster
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to 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 professi onal 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 Agreem ent 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 elig ible employees, increasing the contract authority by $19,450 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $46,200 with a term expirin
g June 30, 2028.
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.5 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Se rvices Agreement 2024-097 with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Services
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.
Amendment No. 2 to Professional Serv ices Agreement 2024-097 with BAE Urban Economics for Housing Element Implementation Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smit h to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Prof essional Services Agreement 2024-097 with BAE Urban Economi cs for Housing Element
Implementation Services, increas ing the contract amount by $18,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $99,100, updating rates, and amending tasks.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.6 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Serv ices Agreement with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SBACT) No. 2024-106
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024-106 reducing the bud get 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.
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SBACT) No. 2024-106
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smit h to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Prof essional 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
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A.7 Update to the Collection Development Policy for the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
Approve an update to the existing Collec tion Development Policy for the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries for compliance with current State legislation.
Update to the Collection Development Policy for the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smit h to approve an update to the existing Collection Development Policy for the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries for compliance with current State legislation.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
A.8 Award of Professional Design Services Agreement for the Goleta Community Center Electrical System Replacement Redesign
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Prof essional Design Services Agreement with Beacon West Energy Group, LLC for the provision of electrical engineering design services for replacem ent 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 Maint enance Reserve to CIP No. 9127 - Goleta Community Center Campus Renovation Project as described in the Fiscal Impact Section.
Award of Professional De sign Services Agreement for the Goleta Community Center Electrical System Replacement Redesign
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional De sign 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 Buildi ng Maintenance Reserve to CIP No. 9127 - Goleta Community Center Campus Renovation
Pro
ject as described in the Fiscal Impact Section.
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 County of Santa Barbara Presentation on 2025 Point-in-Time Count
Receive a presentation by the County of Santa Barbara's Community Services Department on the results from the 2025 Point-in-Time Count.
County of Santa Barbara Presentation on 2025 Point-in-Time Count
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homeless Services Coordinator
Joe Dzvonik, Assistant Director Santa Barbara Housing Community Development Division and Jett Black-Maertz Santa Ba rbara County Chief Homeless Assistant Program Manager provided a pr esentation to the City Council titled "County of Santa Barbara 2025 Point in Time Count," dated July 15, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Landon Ranck, Associate Director, SBAC T encouraged volunteer efforts and encouraged community members to advocate for solutions to homelessness and preventive services.
The City Council received the presentation.
RECESS 7:18 P.M. - 7:21 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Approval of Proposed Project Labor Agreement
Approve the proposed Project Labor Ag reement (PLA) and authorize the City Manager to execute the PLA with the Tr i 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.
Approval of Proposed Project Labor Agreement
Public Comment Received
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Staff Speakers:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Dire ctor, provided a presentation titled "Proposed Project Labor Agreement," dated July 15, 2025 (presentation on file).
Michael Vlaming, Vlaming and Associates APC
Public Speakers:
Pedro Toscano, and Joshua Madrano spoke in support of staff recommendation.
All comments received placed online: Eric Christen, Kelly Perez, Richard Foster
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reye s-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing to Establish the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/26
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 ent er 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.
Public Hearing to Establish the Goleta Li brary Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager prov ided a presentation titled "FY2025/26 Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates," dated July 15, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING 7:47 P.M.
Public Speakers:
none
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CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING 7:51 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes- Martín to adopt Resolution No. 25-25 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
C.2 Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Asse ssment for Fiscal Year 2025/26
A. Receive and file the final Engine er's Report for Str eet 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, Establishi ng an Assessment Char ge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26"; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agr eement with the County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor-Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2025/26 Secured Tax Bills.
Public Comment Received
Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled "Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/26," dated July 15, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARNIG AT 7:53 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:59 P.M.
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All comments received placed online: Darren and Carrie Johns
MOTION: Councilmember Smith/Mayor Pr o Tempore Kasdin to A. Receive and file the final Engineer's Repor t for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2025/26; and B. Adopt
Resolution No. 25-26, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, Califor nia, 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
RECESS 7:59 P.M. - 8:04 P.M.
C.3 Sywest Industrial Building and Final Environmental Impact Report located at 907 S. Kellogg Avenue; APN 170-190-035; Case No. 17-121-DP
A. Adopt Resolution 25- ___ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California: 1) Adopting En vironmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 2) Certifying the Sywest Industrial Building Project Environmental Impact Repor t (SCH #2023040690), 3) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Progr am, and 4) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for Alternative 2: 100-Foot Streamside Protection Area Setback at 907 S. Kellog Avenue, Gole ta; 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 Projec t proposal for the Sywest Industrial Warehouse Building Project at 907 S. Kellogg Avenue, Goleta; APN 170-190-035; Case No. 17-121-DP."
Supplemental Attachment - Applicant PowerPoint Presentation
Sywest Industrial Building and Final Environmental Impact Report located at 907 S.
Kellogg Avenue; APN 170-190-035; Case No. 17-121-DP
Public Comment Received
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Ex Parte:
Councilmember Kyriaco reported two phone conversations with Bill Veria applicant and learned nothing outside of this process.
Councilmember Reyes-Martin reported rece iving an email from the applicant to whom she did not respond.
Mayor Perotte reported no ex parte
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin reported rece iving an email from the applicant to whom he did not respond.
Councilmember Smith reported that she drove by of ar ea, reported receiving an email from the applicant to whom she responded with questions about the project but has received no information outside of what is being presented during this item.
Staff Speakers:
Brian Hiefield, provided a presentation titled "Sywest Industrial Building," dated July 15, 2025 (presentation on file).
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Nicole West, Recon Consultants
Andrew Fuller Principle Civil Engineer
Mark Schleich, Contract Principal Engineer
Alishia Winterswyk, BBK Consulting Attorney
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
The applicant Ginger Anderson provided a pr esentation titled "Sywest Industrial Building," dated July 15, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:05 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Pedro Toscano, Western Stat es Reginal Council of Car penters, noted the project should be built by contractors that will pay prevailing wage and hire locally and use apprentices from apprentice programs.
Ken Pally Surfrider Foundation, noted the setback needs to be honored as the road infringes on the setback.
Leslie Redier, Supports Alliance Environmental Responsibility, spoke in opposition to staff recommendations.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:59 P.M.
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes -Martín to A. Adopt Resolution 25-27 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 Projec t Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023040690), 3) A dopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and 4) Adopti ng a Statement of Overriding Considerations for Alternative 2: 100-Foot Streamside Protection Area Setback at 907 S. Kellogg Avenue, Goleta; APN 170-190- 035; CASE No. 17-121-DP" B. Adopt Resolution 25-28 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," as amended.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
C.4 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
A. Open a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony; and
B. After considering the evidence presented during the pub lic hearing, adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled "A Resolu tion of the City Counc il of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a Gener al 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".
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Proposed General Plan Am endment and Zoning Map Or dinance Amendment for Property Located at 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real; Case Nos. 24-0005-GPA, 24-0007-ORD
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Christina McGuire, Associate Planner pr ovided a presentation titled "Amendment to the City’s General Plan and Zoning Maps for 6483, 6485, 6487, 6489 Calle Real (APN 077-160-055); Case No. 24-0005-GPA and 24-0007-ORD," dated July 15, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:09 PM
Public Speakers:
Steve Fort, Applicant spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Bob Wignot, Goodland Coalition, stated concerns with the parcel's vehicle access.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:29 P.M.
All comments received placed online:
Bob Wignot
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/C ouncilmember Reyes-Martín to A.
Open a public hearing to take ve rbal and written testimony; and B. After considering the evidence presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 25-29 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a General Plan Amendment from Office and I ndustrial (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".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Ka sdin, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
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E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco announced a Know your rights community workshop on July 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Goleta Valley Community Center.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:32 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: _________ __________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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SPEC
IAL
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 21, 2025
5:
30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
M
embers 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 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
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NTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish language interpreters for the meeting.
PUBLIC FORUM
Andrew Scherer, CEO of Keystep, shared information regarding the nonprofit organization Keystep which provides support for first-time home buyers in the Goleta and Santa Barbara area.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
A.1 Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activities and Consideration of City Council Options Regarding Such Actions
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-___ "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Making a Call to Action to All of its Federally Elected Representatives in Congress to Advocate on Behalf of Immigrants Who Reside and Work in the City o f Goleta, To Remove Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Military, and Other Federal Enforcement Personnel From the City of Goleta."
B. Direct the City Manager to undertake the proposed actions outlined in the staff report.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activities and Consideration of City Council Options Regarding Such Actions
Public Comment Received
Public Speakers:
John Savrnoch, Santa Barbara County District Attorney, spoke regarding the role of the District Attorney’s Office in relation to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and encouraged residents to use peaceful means to voice their opposition ICE activities.
Lt. Frank Vasquez, City of Goleta Chief of Police, spoke regarding the role of Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office in relation to ICE enforcement activities , and reiterated that the Sheriff's Office does not participate in immigration enforcement.
Julissa Pena, Executive Director of Immigrant Legal Defense Center, spoke in support of staff recommendation and urged the City Council to support legal representation and immigration services for community members.
John Schettler, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services for Goleta Union School District, spoke regarding Goleta Union School District's preparedness in the event of immigration enforcement activity and the District’s protections for student and family personal information.
Blanca Figueroa, Senior District Representative from the Office of Representative Salud Carbajal, denounced the recent ICE enforcement activities in Carpinteria and Camarillo on July 10, 2025, and noted with the passing of HR -1 – 119 th Congress
(2025-2026): One Big Beautiful Bill, immigration enforcement conflicts will continue to worsen due to increased funding to ICE. She also urged the City Council and community members to take action.
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Marian Shapiro, Kiara Kofoed, Sarah Penna, Lindsey Vining, Josue, Fernando Martinez on behalf of the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) and 805 Immigrant Coalition, Jorge Ortiz on behalf of MICOP and the 805 Immigrant Coalition, Michelle Pizano, Kit Bonson, Kelsey Maloney, Dustin Hoiseth, Director of Public Policy from Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, Gunner Langenhuizen, on behalf of Assemblymember Greg Hart, Ian Baucke on behalf of State Senator Monique Limon, Ashley Farrell, Alicia Edwards, Tanya Mark, Johnathan Martin, Sasha Alvarez, Zach Ortiz, McKinley McPherson, Brian Maertz, Caesar Trujillo, Nicole Wilson, Brad McRoberts, Ali Brieske, Yolanda Perez, Dr. Marina Chavez, Diego Lazaro, Larry Barrett, Charlie Dorado, Garet h Kelly, Kathy Barradas, Alondra Mendoza, Vanessa Teran, Jacqueline Inda, Dalia Khan, Roxanne M, Kyle Richards, Ethan Bertrand, Steve Miley, and Ala K spoke in support of staff recommendation and made various suggestions to the City Council.
Lisa Sloan spoke in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
All comment received posted online: Holly McCord Duncan, John H Blubach, Ali Brieske, Christie De Giacomi, Elizabeth Crawford Sabiha Mohyuddin, Yvonne Reijnaert, Marina V. Chavez, Laura Haro-Ramirez, Rachel Palmer, Marcus Lopez, Annie O'Brien, Dylan Carr, Douglas Thor, Jacqueline Inda, Angie Swanson- Kyriaco, Malana Willis, Laurie Rasmussen, Lori Goodman, Dalia Khan, Elizabeth Blair, Elizabeth Brock, Mary Galindo, Ruby Baruth, Kira Garay
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to Adopt Resolution No. 25- 30 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Making a Call to Action to All of its Federally Elected Representatives in Congress to Advocate on Behalf of Immigrants Who Reside and Work in the City of Goleta, To Remove Immigration an
d Customs
Enforcement, Military, and Other Federal Enforcement
Personnel From the City of Goleta."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes- Martín/Smith to B. Direct the City Manager to undertake items 1 through 6 as follows: amend staff’s recommendation to reallocate $100,000 from the Childcare Initiatives fund to the Human Services Standing Committee and empower the Committee to release that funding in a m anner consistent with Council’s direction; direct staff to explore providing space for storage and supplies at the Goleta Valley Community Center.
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MOTION:
AMENDED
Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to B Direct the City Manager to undertake items 1 -6 that includes an amendment to staff’s recommendation provided in the staff report, that $100,000 be taken from the Childcare Initiatives goes to the Human Services Standing Committee and they are empowered by the City Council as part of this motion to release that funding consistent with Councils intent. Also to have staff look into providing space at the Goleta Valley Community Center for storage and supplies as well as a request that the City Manager to discuss the use of body worn camera footage and to look into avenues during the next round of County of Santa Barbara Sheriff negotiations to review the items discussed this evening .
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith Noes: None.
ADJOURNED AT 10:14 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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