Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
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 September 16, 2025 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2025 A.1 25-404
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2025.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the August 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.2 25-406 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of August 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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2026 Ad Hoc Legislative Issues CommitteeA.3 25-392
A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing a 2026 Ad Hoc Legislative Issues Committee;” and
B. Approve the mayoral appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve on the 2026 Ad Hoc Legislative Issues Committee.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Staff:
Amendments to Professional Services Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project (CIP No. 9006) and with MNS Engineers, Inc. for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project
A.4 25-402
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement to Agreement DOT 97500C, Pedestrian Bike Trail MP 359.679, Santa Barbara Subdivision Goleta, California - URR REMS Project 800420 with Union Pacific Railroad for engineering services for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path, increasing the agreement amount by $71,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $115,000; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-046 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Professional Services for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project, increasing the agreement amount by $295,052.50 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 944,732.50 with a termination date of June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager Staff:
Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid for the Goleta Community Center Skylight Replacement Project
A.5 25-419
Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Goleta Community Center Skylight Replacement Project.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
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Authorization to Directly Negotiate Purchase of Replacement Parking Enforcement Vehicle
A.6 25-417
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to directly negotiate and award a purchase agreement with standard industry terms and approved as to form by the City Attorney, and to execute any and all required documents with the selected vendor to purchase a replacement parking enforcement vehicle and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $35,000.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
B. PRESENTATION
Goleta School of Ballet Business Recognition AwardB.1 25-434 Present a Business Recognition award certificate to the Goleta School of Ballet
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
California Housing Laws PresentationC.1 25-435
Receive a presentation from the City Attorney ’s Office on the landscape and recent changes to California housing laws.
Recommendation:
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
Ryan Stager, Deputy City Attorney
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
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Approve the Plans and Specifications, Award of Contracts, and Adopt Categorical Exemption for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
C.2 25-401
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project;
B. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project, in the not -to-exceed amount of $2,607,919.86 subject to the requirements of the contract documents;
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $260,791.97;
D. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for and enter into or amend any necessary utility and service agreements associated with the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project at any amount that is supported by the project budget;
E. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $186,904.00 for Construction Management,
Inspection, Public Outreach, and Material Testing services with a December 31, 2027, termination date; and
F. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.”
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager
Staff:
15 Minutes
Estimated Time:
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D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee Meeting 10/14/2025 E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT