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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M.
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 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:31 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only:
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
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:36 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
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 two (2) potential cases.
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Umesh Mishra, Dean of the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, spoke about the Oasis program supporting local tech innovation, startups, and campus spin-offs.
Mark Preston spoke in opposition to the Revenue Neutrality Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara, commenting on his extensive work and research on the agreement.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
None
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.5 AND A.11 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025.
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to approve the City Council meeting minutes of August 19, 2025, and September 2, 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 Acceptance of the July 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of July 2025.
Acceptance of the July 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to accept the check register 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.3 Acceptance of the June 2025 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 2025.
Acceptance of the June 2025 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 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.4 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Financial Review (Unaudited)
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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."
Fiscal Year 202425 Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Financial Review (Unaudited)
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to adopt Resolution No. 25-38 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."
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 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement for Planning Services with Environmental Science Associates
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.
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement for Planning Services with Environmental Science Associates
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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 Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid for the Replacement of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Rooftop Units 11 and 13 at City Hall
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.
Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid for the Replacement of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Rooftop Units 11 and 13 at City Hall
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MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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.8 Award of Agreement for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Services at Various City-Owned Facilities
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.
Award of Agreement for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Services at Various City-Owned Facilities
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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.
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.9 Award of Contracts, Categorical Exemption, and Approval of Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Residential Resurfacing Project
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;
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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.
Award of Contracts, Categorical Exemption, and Approval of Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Residential Resurfacing Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Residential Resurfacing Project; B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-39, 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.
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.10 Emergency Shelter Facility Use Agreements
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.
Emergency Shelter Facility Use Agreements
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a facility use agreement with the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services for an emergency 6 9/16/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7
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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
ITEMS A.5 AND A.11 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.5 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
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 M unicipal Code, and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
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
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 25-06, 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 M
unicipal Code, and
Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA."
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.11 Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant
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
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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.
Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant
Staff Speakers:
Sgt. Revis noted he will be traveling to Huntington Beach to study their E -Bike Safety program.
Public Speakers:
Barry Remis, Move S anta Barbara County, spoke in support of staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Smith to 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 acc ount 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.
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. PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 Community Development Block Grant 2024 -2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
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.
Public Comment Received
Community Development Block Grant 2024- 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
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Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:13 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:19 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín and Smith. Noes: None. Abstentions: Councilmember Kyriaco.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Funding Plan: Capital Campaign Authorization and Friends of the Library Donation Acceptance
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 Lib rary, Americans with Disabilities Act, Safety, and Building Improvements Project, as described in the fiscal impact section of the report.
Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Funding Plan Capital Campaign Authorization and Friends of the Library Donation Acceptance
Staff Speaker:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Public Speakers:
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None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Reyes-Martín to 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 suppor t 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 s ection of the report.
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 6:57 P.M. - 7:03 P.M.
C.2 Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Overpass Road at the Santa Barbara Humane Campus (5399 Overpass Road)
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."
Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Overpass Road at the Santa Barbara Humane Campus (5399 Overpass Road)
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director and Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Manager, provided a presentation titled "Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Overpass Road at the Santa Barbara Humane Campus (5399 Overpass Road)", dated September 16, 2025 (presentation on file).
County of Santa Barbara Division Fire Chief Fred Tan
Public Speakers:
Lee Hellner, Angela Yates, Former Director, Santa Barbara County Animal Services and ASAC Cats, Sarah Aguilar, Contracted Animal Services Provider, and Jessica Wiebe, Executive Director, ASAC Cats, emphasized the impact of reducing parking on overpass road, noted the importance of enforcement , and spoke in support of staff recommendation.
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Phillip Seymour, Volunteer Santa Barbara Animal Shelter noted a lack of discussion at the planning level regarding the loss of parking and lack of mitigation.
Kendra O'Connor, Volunteer Santa Barbara Animal Shelter, and Liz Bush, Volunteer Santa Barbara Animal Shelter noted the continued need for parking enforcement in the area of Overpass Road.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 25-40, 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."
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.3 Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Isla Vista Halloween Event
That City Council provide staff with direction on whether to establish temporary on-street parking restrictions related to the 2025 Isla Vista Halloween Event.
Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2025 Isla Vista Halloween Event
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Sergeant Noel Rivas, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
Public Speakers:
Kirsten Deshler, Government and Community Relations, expressed doubt that many people would attend the Halloween weekend in Isla Vista.
MOTION:
WITHDRAWN
Councilmember Smith /Mayor Perotte to support Alternative A listed in the staff report: Considering UCSB’s decision to host its student-only event the weekend prior to Halloween and based on supplemental intelligence provided by both UCSB and the SBSO, recommend that parking restrictions not be implemented on the evening of
Halloween (October 31, 2025).
VOTE: No Vote
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MOTION: Councilmember Reyes-Martín/Mayor Perotte Alternative B to adopt Resolution No. 25- 41 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions Related to the 2025 Isla Vista Halloween Event.”
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.4 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
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."
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
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homeless Services Coordinator
Public Speakers:
Cassie Roach spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Sean Kirkpatrick voiced concerns about the number of unhoused peoples sleeping in their cars adjacent to his home.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Smith to 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 G
oleta Municipal Code,
Regarding Safe Parking Sites; and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended to not revise GMC section 12.03.030(B) except to replace ‘high fire area’ with ‘High Fire Area’ in the same section."
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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.5 Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
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.
Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
Staff Speakers:
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to designate Councilmember Smith as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin as the alternate delegate to represent the City of Goleta at the Cal Cities 2025 General Assembly.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin Reported attending the Finance and Audit Standing Committee meeting on September 8, 2025, which was covered on this agenda as item A.3 Acceptance of the June 2025 Investment Transaction Report and item A.4 Fiscal Year 2024/25 Fourth Quarter (Year-End) Financial Review (Unaudited).
Councilmember Smith reported attending a Mexican Independence Day event at the Greater Hispanic Chamber on September 11, 2025 , and announced a Legal Aid Chowderfest event on September 28, 2025, at the Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Art Museum.
Councilmember Reyes -Martín announced she will be attending Central Coast Community Energy Annual meeting in San Luis Obispo on September 17 and 18, 2025.
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E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, announced he will not attend the Goleta Lemon Festival.
ADJOURED AT 9:25 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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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 Cabril lo 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
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to accept the 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.
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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.4 Public Works Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis A
uthorize 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.
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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 (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
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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 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 20 10/7/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7
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)"
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
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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, "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 wi th 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.
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CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:52 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to B. adopt Resolution 25- 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:
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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).
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 C ity 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;
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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;
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 A. receive a report on updates to the draft Public Art Policy; B. adopt Resolution No. 25-44 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting a City Public Art Po licy;”
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 wil
l review public art projects with two regular Design Review Board members as described in the staff report and detailed 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 25 10/7/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12
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.
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
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PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK
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