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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Closed Session 4:00 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
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
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 Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco and Smith
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:01 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read closed session matters by title only:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)1
Title: City Manager
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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 Interpreters for this meeting.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)1
Title: City Manager
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Eileen Preston spoke on the poor condition of Cambridge Drive and Berkeley Road. Ms.
Preston reported being told by city staff neither will not be repaired (include timeline specified by Nina Buelna (i.e. two to three years? As written, it makes it seem like it will never be repaired at all). Ms. Preston and urged the City Council to reconsider Cambridge Drive as part of the City's pavement repair plans.
Gareth Kelly announced the Wild and Free Film Festival, taking place November 14–16, 2025 at the Camino Real Shopping Center, with free admission for all. He encouraged the City to help cultivate an environment where arts and culture can thrive.
April Reid referenced past discussions with staff and City Councilmembers about Kenwood Village and encouraged the City Council to protect Goleta from large housing developments.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager, and Marcos Martinez, Spanish Engagement Specialist provided a presentation regarding the 4th of July Drone Show.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 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 August 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of August 2025.
Acceptance of the August 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín accept the check register for the month of August 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 September 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of September 2025.
Acceptance of the September 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín accept the check register for the month of September 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 Authorization of OverDrive Digital Content Purchase for Library Division in Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27
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Authorize Library Division staff to purchase eBooks and eAudiobooks from OverDrive in the amount of $64,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/26 and $49,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/27 for a combined two-year total of $113,000.
Authorization of OverDrive Digital Content Purchase for Library Division in Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín authorize Library Division staff to purchase eBooks and eAudiobooks from OverDrive in the amount of $64,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/26 and $49,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/27 for a combined two-year total of $113,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco and Smith. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update
Receive a presentation from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) on its energy programs, offerings, and enrollment.
Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update
Spencer Brandt, Community Relations Manager, Central Coast Community Energy and Das Williams, Senior Advisor for Policy and Legislative Affairs, Central Coast Community Energy, provided a presentation titled "3CE Annual Update," dated November 4, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Kyle Richards, spoke in support of Central Coast Community Energy and noted that Santa Barbara Junior College is working to build a microgrid of its own.
The City Council received the presentation.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.20 entitled "Public Art Review Board" to Title 2 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code
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, Adding Chapter 2.20 entitled "Public Art Review Board" to Title 2 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt
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from the California Environmental Quality Act."
First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.20 entitled "Public Art Review Board" to Title 2 of the City of Goleta Municipal Code
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Public Speakers:
Kyle Richards spoke in support of staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /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, Adding Chapter 2.20 entitled "Public Art Review Board" to Title 2 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding that the Ordinance is 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.
C.2 Dissolution of the Standing Naming Committee and Adoption of an Updated City of Goleta Naming Policy
Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Repealing Resolution Nos. 10 -43 and 10 -54 and Adopting a Revised City of Goleta Naming Policy."
Dissolution of the Standing Naming Committee and Adoption of an Updated City of Goleta Naming Policy
Staff Speakers:
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Blake Markum, Management Analyst
Public Speakers:
Robert Zaida expressed concerns about the maintenance of past naming dedications.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution No. 25 -47 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Repealing Resolution Nos. 10 -43 and 10 -54 and Adopting a Revised City of Goleta
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Naming Policy."
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 Ordinance to Amend Encampment, Vehicle Camping, and Administrative Citation Regulations
Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 25 - entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 1.02 of Title 1, Chapter 2.02 of Title 2, Chapter 10.04 of Title 10, and Chapter 12.01 of Title 12 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Administrative Citations and Camping and Vehicular Camping on City Property and Finding the Ordinance Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Ordinance to Amend Encampment, Vehicle Camping, and Administrative Citation Regulations
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney
Chuck Flacks, Homeless Services Coordinator, provided a presentation titled "Encampment and Vehicular Dwelling," dated November 4, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Michael Brown, expressed concerns that the actions that the city has taken have been insufficient as they relate to persons living in their vehicles.
All Public Comment Received Posted Online: Michael Brown
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, asked for Council concurrence to bring a request before the Coastal Commission to extend the area where the City of Goleta can install signs. The City Council gave concurrence. (Listen at 2:21:00)
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 25- entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Chapter 1.02 of Title 1, Chapter
2.02 of Title 2, Chapter 10.04 of Title 10, and Chapter 12.01 of Title 12 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Administrative Citations and Camping and Vehicular Camping on City Property
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and Finding the Ordinance 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.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported that he was unable to attend the previous City Council meeting as he was participating in a CALAFCO Conference, where he spoke on Measure G and served as a panelist for the “Farm to the Front Porch” session.
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported attending the Coffee and Community event held on November 2, 2025, at the Stow House Ranch Yard.
Mayor Perotte reported attending the Boys and Girls Club Teen Expo Fair on October 24, 2025, where she hosted a table alongside the Mayor of Carpinteria.
Councilmember Smith announced that the City is hosting a webinar on November 5, 2025, at 12:00P.M. on the City's Tenant Protections Ordinance.
Councilmember Smith also noted the City of Goleta is hosting a webinar tomorrow, November 5, 2025 12:00 p.m. “ Lunch & Learn: Goleta Tenant Protections”
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, expressed appreciation to Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk, for her volunteer work during the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election, as well as David Cutaia, Senior Deputy City Clerk for stepping in.
ADJOURNED AT 8:03 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK