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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Regular Session
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 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Luz Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith.
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish interpreters for the meeting.
PUBLIC FORUM
Dena Higgins, speaking on behalf of residents of University Mobile Home Park in Goleta, recommended the City Council adopt a senior mobile home park overlay
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ordinance. Ms. Higgins provided a list of signatures that asked to be represented in this request.
April Reid expressed concerns regarding the Kenwood Village property, the final decision-making body, the CEQA public hearing process, and Title 17.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, acknowledged City employees who had recently completed leadership courses with the South Coast training program consortium among Santa Barbara County, City of Goleta, City of Santa Barbara, and City of Carpinteria.
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager, discussed the City's response to recent storm activity involving coordination with Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Cal Office of Emergency Services (OES).
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director, provided updates on flooding and damage caused by recent storms and the City’s response.
Councilmember Smith announced the proposed settlement agreement Cal Coast Regional Water Control board regarding the sewage spill at Goleta Beach in 202 4 and noted that there was a short timeline to submit comments, and reported both Mayor Perotte and herself signed a letter in their individual capacities expressing concern that the proposed fine relative to the degree of the spill was not sufficient and urged steps in relation to the settlement. Mayor Perotte expressed her wish for a public safety action plan that included more public noticing in the event of future incidents and stated her intent to testify at the February 2026 hearing . Councilmember Kyriaco also commented on the impacts of the 2024 Goleta Beach sewage spill and thanked Councilmember Smith and Mayor Perotte for submitting the letter.
Mayor Perotte also announced the public may not see much of her in December and that she will not attend the December 2, 2025, City Council meeting due to a medical procedure on her knee.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025
Approve of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025
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MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 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. Absent: None.
A.2 Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Encampment, Vehicle Camping, and Administrative Citation Amendments
A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt 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 Encampments and Vehicular Camping on City Property and Finding the Ordinance Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;" and
B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Encampment, Vehicle Camping, and Administrative Citation Amendments
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith /Reyes-Martín to A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt Ordinance No . 25 -08 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 Encampments and Vehicular Camping on City Property and
Finding the Ordinance Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;" and B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.3 Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.20 entitled "Public Art Review Board" to Title 2 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Adoption of Associated Resolutions
A. 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, 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"; and
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B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 23 -23 and Setting Forth Certain Guidelines and Procedures for all City Boards and Commissions to Add the Public Art Review Board"; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 25-__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the Compensation for the Public Art Review Board."
Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.20 entitled "Public Art Review Board" to Title 2 of the Goleta Municipal Code and Adoption of Associated Resolutions
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes -Martín to A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 25-09 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"; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 25 -48 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 23 -23 and Setting Forth Certain Guidelines and Procedures for all City Boards and Commissions to Add the Public Art Review Board"; and C. Adopt Resolution No. 25 -49 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the Compensation for the Public Art Review Board."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.4 Consideration of the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
A. Authorize cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 7, 2026, August 4, 2026, and January 5, 2027; and
B. Authorize closure of City Hall from Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027.
Consideration of the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule and City Hall Holiday Schedule
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to A. Authorize cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 7, 2026, August 4, 2026, and
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January 5, 2027; and B. Authorize closure of City Hall from Thursday, December 24, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 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. Absent: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Certificates of Recognition - United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County 2025 Gold Card Recipients
Certificates of Recognition - United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County 2025 Gold Card Recipients
Mayor Perotte read the Certificate of Recognition into the record and congratulated the 2025 United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County Gold Card recipients.
Mayor Perotte and City Councilmembers presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2025 Boys and Girls Club Gold Card recipients.
Public Speakers:
Jesse Gonzalez, Interim Chief Operating Officer, spoke on behalf of the Goleta Unit of the Santa Barbara United Boys and Girls Club and thanked the City Council for recognizing the program participants.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Consideration of Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement State Planning Law and Provide Various Minor Zoning Changes and Clarifications and Determination that the Amendments are 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, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Implement State Planning Law and Provide Various Minor Zoning Changes and Clarifications and Finding the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 25-0003-ORD)."
Public Comment Received
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Consideration of Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement State Planning Law and Provide Various Minor Zoning Changes and Clarifications
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:16P.M.
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner, provided a presentation titled "Title 16 and 17 Amendments Ordinance", dated November 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
April Reid expressed concerns regarding the staff recommendation.
All comment posted online:
Craig Minus, Coalition for Coastal Housing
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:05 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín 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, Adopting Various Amendments to Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code to Implement State Planning Law and Provide Various Minor Zoning Changes and Clarifications and Finding the Amendments to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 25-0003-ORD)."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None.
RECESS 7:09 P.M. – 7:14 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code
A. 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, 1) Amending the Following Chapters to Title 15 "Building and Construction" of the Goleta Municipal Code: Chapter 15.01 "Building Code", Chapter 15.03 "Electrical Code", Chapter 15.04 "Plumbing Code", Chapter 15.05 "Mechanical Code", Chapter 15.08 "Administrative Code", Chapter 15.11 "Residential Code", Chapter 15.12 "Green Building Code", Chapter 15.15
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"Energy Code", Chapter 15.16 "Historical Code", Chapter 15.17 "Existing Building Code", Chapter 15.18 "Referenced Standards Code", Chapter 15.19 "International Property Maintenance Code", 2) Adding Chapter 15.23 "California Wildland- Urban Interface Code" and 15.24 "California Fire Code" Adopting by Reference the Above Listed Codes by the California Building Standards Commission, 3) Adopting Local City Amendments to Chapter 15.01 (Building Code), and 4) Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Adopting the Notice Exemption"; and
B. Set a public hearing for December 2, 2025 to conduct the second reading by title only of the Ordinance.
Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code REVISED 11-17-2025
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager, and Stephanie Spieler, CBO, Building Official, provided a presentation titled "Building Code Adoption 2025" (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A. In troduce 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, 1) Amending the Following Chapters to Title 15 "Building and Construction" of the Goleta Municipal Code: Chapter 15.01 "Building Code", Chapter 15.03 "Electrical Code", Chapter 15.04 "Plumbing Code", Chapter 15.05 "Mechanical Code", Chapter 15.08 "Administrative Code", Chapter 15.11 "Residential Code", Chapter 15.12 "Green Building Code", Chapter 15.15 "Energy Code", Chapter 15.16 "Historical Code", Chapter 15.17 "Existing Build ing Code", Chapter 15.18 "Referenced Standards Code", Chapter 15.19 "International Property Maintenance Code", 2) Adding Chapter 15.23 "California Wildland- Urban Interface Code" and 15.24 "California Fire Code" Adopting by Reference the Above Listed Codes by the California Building Standards Commission, 3) Adopting Local City Amendments to Chapter 15.01 (Building Code), and 4) Finding that the Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Adopting the Notice Exemption" , as amended ; and B. Set a public hearing for December 2, 2025 to conduct the second reading by title only of the Ordinance.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes -
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Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None.
D.2 Re-Adoption of Electric Vehicle (EV) Reach Code
A. 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 15.12 Entitled "Green Building Code" of the Goleta Municipal Code to Make Certain Local Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code ("Reach Code")"; B. Determine the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Adopt the Notice of Exemption; C. Set a public hearing for December 2, 2025 to conduct the second reading by title only of the Ordinance.
Re-Adoption of Electric Vehicle (EV) Reach Code
Staff Speakers:
Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager, and Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Analyst, provided a presentation titled "Electric Vehicle (EV) Reach Code", dated November 18, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Spencer Brandt spoke on behalf of the 3CE program, noting its benefits, and spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to A. 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 15.12 Entitled "Green Building Code" of the Goleta Municipal Code to Make Certain Local Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code ("Reach Code")"; and B.
Determine the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Adopt the Notice of Exemption; and C. Set a public hearing for December 2, 2025 , to conduct the second reading by title only of the Ordinance.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported updates on the Santa Barbara CommUnify non - profit organization, noting a 60-day warning for upcoming layoffs, school closures, and loss of services that will impact staff members, families and children due to the federal government shutdown. Councilmember Kyriaco reported partnering
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with Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Roy Lee to apply for bridge funding with CenCal's Doorway to Health foundation, highlighting additional support from the Santa Barbara Audacious Foundation and Santa Barbara Foundation Roundtable.
Councilmember Kyriaco asked concurrence from fellow Councilmembers to give direction to staff to return with recommendations on future actions related to the University Mobile Home Park. Mayor Perotte gave concurrence.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin expressed his wish that University Mobile Home Park residents were receiving accurate information.
Councilmember Smith reported meeting with Councilmember Kyriaco, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Capps on November 17, 2025, for a preliminary discussion regarding the sphere of influence. Councilmember Kyriaco commented on the map of the sphere of influence, noting Glen Annie Golf Course and the South Patterson as areas of importance for future discussion.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:07 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK