Tuesday, January 20, 2026
5:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennifer Smith, District
3 Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin, District 4
Agenda
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
PUBLIC FORUM26-027
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
• Introduction of new Police Chief, Lt. Jarrett Morris and farewell to Lt. Frank Vasquez A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026
A.1 26-017
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026 Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the November 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.2 25-425 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of November 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Purchase of Fleet VehiclesA.3 26-008
A. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and award a purchase agreement with standard industry terms and approved as to form by the City Attorney, and to execute any and all required documents with the selected vendor (s) to purchase two Ford F -150 Hybrid vehicles in an amount not to exceed $130,000; and B. Authorize the City Manager to issue purchase orders to, and to execute all required documents with National Auto Fleet Group, via cooperative contract pricing, for the purchase of one Ford F -250 Utility Body and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $70,000; and C. Authorize the City Manager to approve purchase orders up to 10 percent above the quoted price of any and all vehicles to account for changes in base cost, specifications, or upfitting of the vehicle, which may have transpired since staff originally obtained pricing.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
Staff:
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 17.41.030 of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Actions to Be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code
A.4 25-520
Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-__, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending Section 17.41.030 of the Goleta Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Case No . 25-0005-ORD).”
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Andy Newkirk, Supervising Planner
Cam Audras, Assistant Planner
Staff:
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Ratification of Santa Barbara County Ordinance No. 5269 and Resolutions 25-250 and 25-251 regarding the Fire Codes
A.5 26-003
Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Ratifying Santa Barbara County Ordinance No. 5269, Amending Chapters 10 and 15 of the County Code and Resolutions 25-250 and 25-251, Pertaining to Building Standards Code, Fire Code, and Wildland -Urban Interface Code within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of Goleta.”
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Stephanie Spieler, Building Official
Staff:
Resolution and Agreement for Donation and Relocation of Artwork to the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center A.6 26-022
A. Approve Resolution No. 26-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Permanent Relocation and Donation of Surplus Personal Property”; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Donation Agreement Authorizing the Permanent Relocation and Donation of Surplus Personal Property between the City of Goleta and the Chumash Museum and Cultural Education Foundation.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Director of Neighborhood Services
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming JoAnne Meade Young as the 2025
Congressional Woman of the Year
B.1 26-020
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 19-25, 2026 as E -Bike Safety Awareness Week
B.2 26-019
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
B.3 26-018
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Goleta Valley Library Interior Design PresentationB.4 26-023 JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Approval of the Conformed Plans and Specifications, Award of Construction Contract, Budget Appropriation, and Adoption of Categorical Exemption for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project (CIP No. 9130)
C.1 26-025
A. Approve the Conformed Plans and Specifications, incorporating addenda and bidding clarifications from the bidding process, for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project; and
B. Award and Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with EJS Construction, Inc. for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project, in the not -to-exceed amount of $5,394,156, subject to the requirements of the contract documents; and
C. Authorize the General Services Director to approve contract change orders for the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $809,123; and D. Authorize a budget appropriation of $457,300 as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section; and
E. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for and enter into any necessary utility and service agreements associated with the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project at any amount that is supported by the project budget; and
F. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the Goleta Valley Library Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, and Building Improvement Project (CIP No. 9130) Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.”
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
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Goleta West Sanitary District Sewer Spill and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Proposed Settlement Agreement
C.2 26-032
Receive a presentation from staff on the Goleta West Sanitary District sewer spill at Goleta Beach on February 16 and 17, 2024 and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Proposed Settlement Agreement.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City ManagerStaff:
30 minutes
Estimated Time:
City of Goleta Transportation Advisory Structure Evaluation Report
C.3 26-007
A. Receive a report regarding potential organizational structures for the review and consideration of transportation and circulation issues; and B Support the recommendation of Option 1 - No Group /Status Quo, as identified through the evaluation criteria, and direct staff to continue administering transportation and circulation -related issues under the current framework.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Principal Civil Engineer
Staff:
60 minutes
Estimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT