Tuesday, September 16, 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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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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to two (2) potential cases.
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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 August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025
A.1 25-393
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the July 2025 Check RegisterA.2 25-349
Accept the check register for the month of July 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Acceptance of the June 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.3 25-309 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Financial Review (Unaudited)
A.4 25-367
Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25.”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
Second 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
A.5 25-383
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 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:
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement for Planning Services with Environmental Science Associates
A.6 25-385
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025-041 with Environmental Science Associates to provide planning services, increasing the contract amount by $ 100,000 for a new not -to-exceed contract amount of $144,900.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Staff:
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Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid for the Replacement of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Rooftop Units 11 and 13 at City Hall
A.7 25-376
Authorize Staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Replacement of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Rooftop Units 11 and 13 at City Hall.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
Award of Agreement for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Services at Various City-Owned Facilities A.8 25-369
Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with Beyond Heating and Air, Inc. for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance and repair services at various City-owned facilities, in an amount not -to-exceed $ 114,960 and for an initial three -year term ending September 30, 2028, with two one -year options to extend at the discretion of the City.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
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Award of Contracts, Categorical Exemption, and Approval of Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Residential Resurfacing Project A.9 25-340
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Residential Resurfacing Project;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Finding the 2025 Residential Resurfacing 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 American Asphalt South, Inc. for the 2025 Residential Resurfacing Project, in the not -to-exceed amount of $430,596.20 subject to the requirements of the contract documents;
D. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract contingency for the 2025 Residential Resurfacing Project in an amount not -to-exceed $86,000.00; and
E. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $119,010.00 for Inspection, Public Outreach, and Material Testing services, with a termination date of June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Javier Garcia, Associate Engineer
Staff:
Emergency Shelter Facility Use AgreementsA.10 25-343
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a facility use agreement with the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services for an emergency shelter at the Goleta Community Center, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew a facility use agreement with the American Red Cross for an emergency shelter at the Goleta Community Center.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Staff:
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Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant
A.11 25-370
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Grant Agreement in the amount of $ 64,429 with the Office of Traffic Safety for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MOVE Santa Barbara County in a not -to-exceed amount of $ 57,742, with a termination date of December 31, 2026, to administer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program; and C. Approve grant revenue of $ 64,429 in account 409-50-5500-44600 and a budget appropriation of $ 6,687 in account 409-50-5500-54010 and $57,742 in account 409-50-5500-51300.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Acting Principal Engineer
Staff:
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B. PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Block Grant 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
B.1 25-375
A. Review and accept the Community Development Block Grant 2024- 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and B. Authorize staff to submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, incorporating any public comments received and requested updates from Council.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Funding Plan: Capital Campaign Authorization and Friends of the Library Donation Acceptance
C.1 25-384
A. Authorize staff to pursue the launch of a capital campaign to raise funds for upgraded interior furnishings for Goleta Valley Library; and B. Accept and acknowledge the donation of $175,000 committed by the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library in support of upgraded furnishings, and approve a corresponding budget appropriation and donation revenue increase of $175,000 for Goleta Valley Library, Americans with Disabilities Act, Safety, and Building Improvements Project, as described in the fiscal impact section of the report.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Overpass Road at the Santa Barbara Humane Campus (5399 Overpass Road)
C.2 25-171
Adopt Resolution No. 25-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Overpass Road at the Santa Barbara Humane Campus (5399 Overpass Road) and Removal of No Parking Zone on Overpass Road at Sumida Gardens Lane.”
Recommendation:
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Acting Principal Engineer
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
Temporary On -Street Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Isla Vista Halloween Event
C.3 25-344
That City Council provide staff with direction on whether to establish temporary on -street parking restrictions related to the 2025 Isla Vista Halloween Event.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Staff:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
Amendments to Sections 12.01.030 and 12.01.035 of Chapter 12.01, Title 12, of the Goleta Municipal Code, Regarding Safe Parking Sites; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
C.4 25-388
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 Sections 12.01.030 and 12.01.035 of Chapter 12.01, Title 12, of the Goleta Municipal Code, Regarding Safe Parking Sites; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
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Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
C.5 25-396
Designate Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin as the voting delegate and Councilmember Smith as the alternate delegate to represent the City of Goleta at the Cal Cities 2025 General Assembly.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Staff:
5 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Finance and Audit Standing Committee 09/08/2025
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT