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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 02, 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 Pro Tempore Kasdin called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith.
ABSENT: Mayor Perotte
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin introduced the Spanish interpreters for the meeting.
PUBLIC FORUM
Frank Atry expressed concerns regarding staff at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's office. April Reid commented on the Kenwood Village property.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced the upcoming Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade event, hosted by the Goleta Lions Club, taking place on Saturday December 6, 2025, along Hollister Ave from Orange Avenue to Kinman Avenue, noting the closure of Hollister Avenue from 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. and that public parking will be available at 430 South Fariview Avenue.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.5 AND A.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025.
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.2 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Public Engagement Commission, and Library Advisory Commission
A. Ratify the mayoral re-appointment of Heather McDaniel McDevitt and appointment of Arielle Goodson to the Historic Preservation Commission for portions of terms ending July 31, 2029; and
B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Youth Member, Noah Guillen to the Public Engagement Commission with a term ending November 2027; and C. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Goleta Resident, Sarah Penna to the Library Advisory Commission with a term ending July 2029.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Public Engagement Commission, and Library Advisory Commission
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/ Smith to A. Ratify the mayoral re- appointment of Heather McDaniel McDevitt and appointment of Arielle Goodson to the Historic Preservation Commission for portions of terms ending July 31, 2029; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Youth Member, Noah Guillen to the Public Engagement Commission with a term ending November 2027;
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and C. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Goleta Resident, Sarah Penna to the Library Advisory Commission with a term ending July 2029.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.3 Acceptance of the October 2025 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of October 2025.
Acceptance of the October 2025 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/ Smith to accept the check register for the month of October 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.4 Award of Purchase Orders to California Electric Supply for Electrical Switchgear Associated with the Goleta Valley Library Safety, ADA, and Building Improvements Project
Authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to, and to execute all required documents with, California Electric Supply in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase and expedited production and delivery of electrical switchgear for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project (CIP No. 9130).
Award of Purchase Orders to California Electric Supply for Electrical Switchgear Associated with the Goleta Valley Library Safety, ADA, and Building Improvements Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/ Smith to authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to, and to execute all required documents with, California Electric Supply in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase and expedited production and delivery of electrical switchgear for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvements Project (CIP No. 9130).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.7 Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement State Planning Law and Provide Various Minor Zoning Changes and
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Clarifications and Determination that the Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Conduct second reading by title only, waive further reading of, and adopt 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)."
Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) Amendments to Implement State Planning Law and Provide Various Minor Zoning Changes and Clarifications
Public Speakers:
April Reid commented on private street parking, stayed appeals process, and the Santa Barbara Metro transit schedule through El Encanto Heights.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to conduct second reading by title only, waive further reading of, and adopt Ordinance No. 25-10, 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 Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
ITEMS A.5 AND A.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.5 Approval of Amendment 2 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2024-091 with DKS Associates, Inc., for preparation of the 2025 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2024-091 with DKS Associates, Inc., increasing the agreement amount by $75,555 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $421,255 and extending the term to December 31, 2026; and
B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $84,000 as identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
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Approval of Amendment 2 to Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2024- 091 with DKS Associates, Inc., for preparation of the 2025 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update
Staff Speakers:
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2024-091 with DKS Associates, Inc., increasing the agreement amount by $75,555 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $421,255 and extending the term to December 31, 2026; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $84,000 as identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.6 Award General Services Agreement for Parks Tree Maintenance Services to West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with West Coast Arborist, Inc. to provide parks tree maintenance services, for a not-to- exceed amount of $1,190,500 and a termination date of June 30, 2028, with an option to renew for two additional years.
Award General Services Agreement for Parks Tree Maintenance Services to West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
George Thomson, Parks and Space Manager
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Smith to authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with West Coast Arborist, Inc. to provide parks tree maintenance services, for a not-to- exceed amount of $1,190,500 and a termination date of June 30, 2028, with an option to renew for two additional years.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
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RECESS TO THE GOLETA RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL
B. PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
Conduct second reading by title only, waive further reading of, and adopt 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 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".
Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:05 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager, and Stephanie Spieler, CBO Building Official, provided a presentation titled "Building Code Adoption 2025", dated December 2, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:09 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Smith/Reyes-Martín to conduct second reading by title only, waive further reading of, and adopt Ordinance No. 25-11 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
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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 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".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
B.2 Re-Adoption of Electric Vehicle (EV) Reach Code
A. Hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-___.
B. Conduct second reading by title only, waive further reading of, and adopt 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 Determine the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
Re-Adoption of Electric Vehicle (EV) Reach Code
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:10 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Analyst, provided a presentation titled "Electric Vehicle (EV) Reach Code, 2nd Reading and Public Hearing", dated December 2, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:15 P.M.
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A. Hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-12, and B. Conduct second reading by title only, waive further reading of, and adopt Ordinance No. 25-12 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 Determine the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín, Kyriaco, and Smith. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
B.3 Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment 33 South La Patera Lane (APN 073-050-034) Case No. 25-0006-GPA
Adopt Resolution No. 25-___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant-Requested General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation of 33 South La Patera Lane (APN 073-050-034) from Business Park (I-BP) to Office Institutional (I-OI) and finding that the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 25-0006-GPA)."
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment 33 South La Patera Lane (APN 073-050-034) Case No. 25-0006-GPA
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:16 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Brian Hiefield, Senior Planner, and Darryl Mimick, Supervising Planner, provided a presentation titled "Consideration of a General Plan Amendment Initiation Coase No. 25-0006-GPA", dated December 2, 2025 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Natalie Phillips, Project Lead with CSRA Architects, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:08 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 25-50, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant- Requested General Plan Amendment to Change the Land Use Designation of 33 South La Patera Lane (APN 073-050-034) from
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Business Park (I-BP) to Office Institutional (I-OI) and finding that the Initiation of a General Plan Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Case No. 25-0006-GPA)." VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Reyes-Martín and Kyriaco.
Noes: Councilmember Smith. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
C. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco requested concurrence from the City Council to resubmit an updated letter of support for the Protect Patriot Parents Act. Mayor Pro Temp Kasdin and Councilmember Reyes-Martín concurred with this request.
Councilmember Reyes-Martín noted that she and others received a request from the Environmental Defense Center to consider a resolution opposing offshore oil drilling and requested concurrence from the City Council. She noted that proposal is open for public comment until January 23, 2026. Councilmember Kyriaco supported this request.
Councilmember Smith reported that the Milpas Holliday Parade had been cancelled due to ongoing concerns related to immigration enforcement activity.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin commented on costs related to a lighting installation project at Girsh Park and referenced examples of permit fee waivers.
D. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 7:18 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK