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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
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 AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:31 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 FROM THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETNIG OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one (1) potential case.
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Action: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 (a)(2), there was unanimous direction provided by the City Council to intervene in an action consistent with the Brown Act. The particulars of that action shall be disclosed on a future date once commenced.
PUBLIC FORUM
Irene Russo spoke to illegal dumping happening at Ellwood Station road. Ms.
Russo Acknowledged John Martinez of the University of California at Santa Barbara for his winning of the Nobel prize. Ms. Russo noted the encampment on the railroad tracks is gone thanks to Union Pacific. Ms. Russo noted her nephew had a great time at the Lemon Festival.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, requested that the City Council reverse the order of items C.1 - Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract and Construction Management, Inspection and Material Testing Contract for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project and C.2 - Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan; Case No. 25-0001-SP due to a staff scheduling conflict.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin /Councilmember Reyes -Martín to reverse the order of items C.1 - Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract and Construction Management, Inspection and Material Testing Contract for the Mathilda Park
Improvements Project and C.2 - Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan; Case No. 25-0001-SP due to a staff scheduling conflict.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM A.5 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Acceptance of the July 2025 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of July 2025.
Acceptance of the July 2025 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to accept the
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investment transaction report for the month of July 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 Second Reading of Amendments to Chapter 12.01 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Safe Parking Sites
Conduct second reading (by title only) 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."
Staff Report Safe Parking Ordinance Second Reading 10.7.2025
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to conduct second reading (by title only) of Ordinance No. 25 -07 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."
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 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Legislative Consultant Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc., for the provision of legislative consultant services in an amount not -to exceed $107,250, and a term ending June 30, 2028.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Legislative Consultant Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, Inc., for the provision of legislative consultant services in an amount not -to exceed $107,250, and a term ending June 30, 2028.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
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A.4 Public Works Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for a Fee Study for Street Lighting, Stormwater, and Solid Waste for a total not -to- exceed amount of $216,280 and a termination date of December 31, 2027.
Public Works Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for a Fee Study for Street Lighting, Stormwater, and Solid Waste for a total not -to-exceed amount of $216,280 and a termination date of 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.6 Donation Acceptance of Prizes for the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries 2025 Summer Reading Program from Ice in Paradise and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
A. Accept donations as prizes in the 2025 Summer Reading Program from Ice in Paradise for the Goleta Valley Library program, valued at $16,480, and;
B. Accept donations as prizes in the 2025 Summer Reading Program from the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries programs: valued at $72,000.
Donation Acceptance of Prizes for the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries 2025 Summer Reading Program from Ice in Paradise and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A. Accept donations as prizes in the 2025 Summer Reading Program from Ice in Paradise for the Goleta Valley Library program, valued at $16,480, and; B. Accept donations as prizes in the 2025 Summer Reading Program from the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries programs: valued at $72,000.
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.7 Agreement with Draw Tap GIS for On -Call Geographic Information System
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(GIS) and Mapping Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Draw Tap GIS for GIS and Mapping Services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000 and a termination date of June 30, 2027.
Agreement with Draw Tap GIS for On -Call Geographic Information System (GIS) and Mapping Services
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Draw Tap GIS for GIS and Mapping Services, for a not -to-exceed amount of $80,000 and a termination date of June 30, 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.
ITEM A.5 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.5 Award of Purchase Order to Craftco Inc. for a Crack Sealing Machine and Materials for Street Maintenance
A. Authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to, and to execute all required documents with Craftco Inc., in the amount of $114,650.70, for the purchase of a crack sealing machine and materials; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve purchase orders with Craftco Inc. of up to $120,000, or five percent above the quoted price, to account for changes in base cost or specifications, which may have transpired since the vendor provided the original quote to the City.
Award of Purchase Order to Craftco Inc. for a Crack Sealing Machine and Materials for Street Maintenance
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
All comments posted online: Francois Zdanowicz
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to A.
Authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to, and to execute all required documents with Craftco Inc., in the amount of $114,650.70, for the purchase of a crack sealing machine and materials; and B. Authorize the City Manager to approve
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purchase orders with Craftco Inc. of up to $120,000, or five percent above the quoted price, to account for changes in base cost or specifications, which may have transpired since the vendor provided the original quote to the City.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Acknowledging October 10th, 2025 as World Homeless Day
A Proclamation for World Homeless Day 2025
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Acknowledging October 10th, 2025 as World Homeless Day to JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director and Chuck Flacks, Homeless Services Coordinator.
Public Speakers:
Robert Esslingler, spoke on the struggles of getting into transitional housing.
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing Ice In Paradise on the 10th Anniversary
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing Ice In Paradise on the 10th Anniversary
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing Ice In Paradise on the 10th Anniversary to Breanne Bonilla, General Manager, John Ewasiuk, Co -President, and Andy Katsev, Secretary
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.2 Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan; Case No. 25-0001-SP
Adopt Resolution No. 25 -___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant -Requested Specific Plan Amendment to Remove the 300-foot-Wide Airport Safety Approach Corridor as depicted on Figures CBP 2, 3, 8 and 9 of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan, City -Requested Administrative Amendments to Section VII (Individual Project Approvals) of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan, and
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Finding that the Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. APNs 073 -610-001 to -005, -008 to -013, - 017, -020 to -021, -030 to -031, -036, and -038 to -041. (Case No. 25-0001-SP)"
Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan; Case No. 25-0001-SP
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Darryl Mimick, Supervising Planner
Brian Hiefield, Senior Planner, provided a presentation titled "Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan; Case No. 25-0001-SP," dated October 7, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:08 P.M.
Public Speakers
Troy White, TW Land Planning and Development representing the applicant, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:38 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Smith /Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 25-43, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant-Requested Specific Plan Amendment to Remove the 300-foot-Wide Airport Safety Approach Corridor as depicted on Figures CBP 2, 3, 8 and 9 of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan, City -Requested Administrative Amendments to Section VII (Individual Project Approvals) of the Cabrillo Business Park Specific Plan, and Finding that the Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. APNs 073-610-001 to -005, -008 to -013, -017, -020 to -021, -030 to -031, -036, and -038 to -041. (Case No. 25-0001-SP)" 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.1 Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract and Construction Management, Inspection and Material Testing Contract for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project
A. Conduct a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony regarding a bid protest filed by Western State Builders Inc.; and B. After considering the testimony presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution 25 -__, entitled,
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"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rejecting Bid Protest and Awarding Construction Contract for Mathilda Park Improvements Project"; and
C. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project; and D. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with KYA Services, LLC., for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project in the not -to-exceed amount of $404,897.57, subject to the requirements of the contract documents; and E. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project, if necessary, in the not -to-exceed amount of $80,979.00; and F. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $100,275.00 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2026, termination date.
Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract and Construction Management, Inspection and Material Testing Contract for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project Part 2
Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract and Construction Management, Inspection and Material Testing Contract for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project Part 1
Ex-Parte Reports:
None
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director, JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director, Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director, John Plummer, Principle Civil Engineer and David Anaya, Associate Engineer, provided a presentation to the City Council titled "Bid Protest and Award of Construction Contract and Construction Management, Inspection and Material Testing Contract for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project," dated October 7, 2025 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:41 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Lorenzo Rodriguez, Project Manager, KYA Services, LLC. thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Goleta.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:52 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to B. adopt Resolution 25 -
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42, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rejecting Bid Protest and Awarding
Construction Contract for Mathilda Park Improvements Project"; and D. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with KYA Services, LLC., for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project in the not -to-exceed amount of $404,897.57, subject to the requirements of the contract documents.
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 Smith/Reyes-Martín to E. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders for the Mathilda Park Improvements Project, if necessary, in the not -to- exceed amount of $80,979.00; and F. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $100,275.00 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2026, termination date, and any other listed recommendations by staff.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
RECESS 6:56 P.M. - 7:03 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Camping and Vehicle Dwelling Regulation and Enforcement
Provide direction on the regulation of and enforcement against vehicle dwelling and encampments on City property, including whether an enforcement measure should be the issuance of a forgivable administrative citation as described in the staff report.
Public Comment Received
Camping and Vehicle Dwelling Regulation and Enforcement
Staff Speakers:
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Chuck Flacks, Homeless Services Coordinator, provided a presentation titled "Camping and Vehicle Dwelling Regulation and Enforcement," dated October 7, 2025 (presentation on file).
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Public Speakers:
Elizabeth Stotts spoke on illegal camping on Phelps Roads interfering with daily life of its residents.
Landon Ranck, Director of Programs with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Bob Craig expressed concerns that the City is not representing residents’ best interests.
All comments posted online: Liz Stotts
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco / Reyes-Martín to begin enforcing existing ordinances on this matter and direct staff to create the administrative citation program as laid out by the City Manager's comments and report back to Council.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
The City Council provided additional direction to staff.
Councilmember Kyriaco left the meeting at 9:01 P.M.
RECESS 9:02 P.M. - 9:07 P.M.
D.2 Adoption of the City Public Art Policy and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.08 and Section 17.50.070 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code both Entitled "Design Review Board"
A. Receive a report on updates to the draft Public Art Policy; B. Adopt Resolution No. 25 -__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Goleta, California, Adopting a City Public Art Policy;” C. Designate the Design Review Board as the advisory body for the review of public
art projects;
D. Approve the addition of two auxiliary art advisory members to the Design Review
Board who will review public art projects with three regular Design Review Board members as described in the staff report and detailed in the recommended ordinance amendments;
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E. 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 Section 2.08 and Section 17.50.070 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;” and
F. Approve the accompanying documents as to form.
Adoption of the City Public Art Policy and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.08 and Section 17.50.070 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code both Entitled "Design Review Board"
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst, provided a presentation titled "Public Art Policy," dated October 7, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin /Councilmember Reyes-Martín to B. adopt Resolution No. 25 -44 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting a City Public Art Policy;” as amended; C. Designate the Design Review Board as the advisory body for the review of public art projects as amended pursuant to council direction; D. approve the addition of three auxiliary art advisory members to the Design Review Board who will review public art projects with two regular Design Review Board members as described in the staff report and detaile d in the recommended ordinance amendments; and F. approve the accompanying documents as to form as amended.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Kyriaco.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported attending the annual Central Coast Community Energy in San Luis Obispo on September 17 and 18, 2025, and noted Central Coast Community Energy staff will provide a presentation to the City of Goleta Council in November. Councilmember Reyes -Martín also reported attending an Energy/Green Issues Standing Committee meeting on September 22, 2025.
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Councilmembers Smith, Kyriaco, and Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, will attend the Cal Cities Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, from October 8 to 10, 2025.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Isaac Rosen noted that Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 707, which includes changes to the Brown Act that will impact Santa Barbara County.
ADJOURNED AT 9:45 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK