Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 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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LIVE SPANISH INTERPRETATION
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4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION – THREAT OF LITIGATION
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(5) with regard to one potential case. Following City Council open session direction on December 16, 2025, for City staff to prepare an urgency ordinance with respect to the existing senior -status of the University Mobilehome Park (“Park”), Harmony Communities, Inc. has threatened to sue the City of Goleta if the City Council -directed urgency ordinance is adopted. A memorandum prepared by the City Attorney detailing this matter is attached to the agenda and is also available for review upon request at the City Clerk’s Office, where it is on file.
Memo prepared by City Attorney’s office detailing this matter26-078
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5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC FORUM
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
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Ratification of Mayoral Appointment of the Isla Vista Community Services District Representative to the City of Goleta Library Advisory Commission
A.1 26-069
Ratify the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ selection of Spencer Brandt to the City of Goleta Library Advisory Commission representing the Isla Vista Community Services District with a term ending June 30, 2029.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Nicholas A. Norman, Deputy City Clerk
Staff:
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Acceptance of the December 2025 Investment Transaction ReportA.2 25-456 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2025.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Second Quarter Financial ReviewA.3 26-047 A. Adopt Resolution No. 26 __ 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 2025/26, and Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2025/26.”
B. Authorize the City Manager to accept all future donations specific to the Goleta Valley Library Capital Campaign in an amount over $10,000, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney and in accordance with the City’s Donation Policy.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
A.4 25-455
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Temporary On -Street Parking Restrictions for the 2026 Isla Vista ‘Deltopia’ Event
A.5 26-035
Adopt Resolution No. 26- entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing Temporary On -Street Parking Restrictions Related to the 2026 Isla Vista Deltopia Event.” Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
Staff:
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B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta
B.1 26-070
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance: Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All -Ages Park
C.1 26-068
Adopt on a four -fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 26-__U, entitled “An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adding Chapter 17.22 to the Goleta Municipal Code to Establish a Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Prohibiting the Conversion of Senior Mobile Home Parks to All -Ages Parks, Finding the Ordinance Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.”
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
General Government Department Priority Setting Workshop – Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program
C.2 26-073
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the General Government Department.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City ManagerStaff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
2026 Draft Development Impact Fee UpdateC.3 26-058
Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the Draft 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works DirectorStaff:
90 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee 02/05/2026 • Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting 02/05/2026 • Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting 02/09/2026 • Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee
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E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT