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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Closed Session 4:30 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 Jennifer Smith, District 3
Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín. District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin, District 4
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kasdin, Kyriaco.
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read closed session matters by title only:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION - THREAT OF LITIGATION
Memo prepared by City Attorneys office detailing this matter
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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.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:32 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
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 Smith, Councilmembers Reyes- Martín, Kasdin, Kyriaco.
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION - THREAT OF LITIGATION
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.
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
John Rohner introduced himself as the new Public Affairs Manager for SoCal Gas.
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Maurice Fisher Public Affairs Specialist, spoke on the Small Business Administration.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager,
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager, provided a presentation titled “update on the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project,” dated February 17, 2026 (presentation on file).
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Ratification of Mayoral Appointment of the Isla Vista Community Services District Representative to the City of Goleta Library Advisory Commission
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.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointment of the Isla Vista Community Services District Representative to the City of Goleta Library Advisory Commission
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the December 2025 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2025.
Acceptance of the December 2025 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
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A.3 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Second Quarter Financial Review
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.
Fiscal Year 202526 Second Quarter Financial Review
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to A.
Adopt Resolution No. 26-04 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
A.4 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
A.5 Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2026 Isla Vista 'Deltopia' Event
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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."
Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2026 Isla Vista 'Deltopia' Event
Public Comment Received
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to adopt Resolution No. 26-05 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta to Laraine Brown, Freedom Rider, Activist and Advocate
Public Speakers:
Julius Abanise, Santa Barbara Chapter of the NAACP
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance: Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All-Ages Park
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."
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Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All-Ages Park
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Department Director Lucy Graham, Senior housing Analyst provided a presentation titled "University Home Park" dated February 17, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Fred Sleiman President, University Mobile Home Park Association, Anne Anderson President, Golden State Manufactured Homes, Lawence Boehm, Jospeh Tuccianrone, Holly Boniface and Mrs. Brown spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Nick Ubaldi, Owners of University Mobile Home Park in opposition to staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to adopt on a four-fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 26-02, 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."
MOTION:
AMENDED
Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to adopt on a four-fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 26-02U, 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," as amended to add “U” after the ordinance number noting the urgency.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes- Martin and Kyriaco. Noes: Councilmember Kasdin.
RECESS 6:53 P.M. – 6:58 P.M.
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C.2 General Government Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the General Government Department.
General Government Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Staff provided a presentation titled "Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the General Government Department," dated February 17, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Jacinta Hoang and Joy McBride spoke to the need for parking enforcement within the First University Village.
Bill Woodbridge urged the Council to prioritize rent control (item 14).
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martin/Kyriaco to approve the City Manager Work Program as amended to set the new priority numbers as follows:
Priority number 11: Initiate feasibility analysis of the Goleta 101 Overcrossing Project
Priority number 12: Conduct research on implementing a street parking permit program
Priority number 13 Research the creation of a rent control ordinance
Priority number 14 Explore acquisition of the MOT site in coordination with Neighborhood Services and General Services Priority number 15 Pursue revenue enhancement options in collaboration with the Finance Department.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
RECESS 8:51 P.M. - 8:56 P.M.
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C.3 2026 Draft Development Impact Fee Update
Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the Draft 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update.
Staff Speakers:
Nina “Luz” Buelna, Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Project Manager
Carlos Villareal, Urban Economics
Jim Dakowitz, DSK
Public Speakers:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Perotte reported attending a Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting on February 5, 2026.
Councilmember Reyes-Martin reported attending a Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee meeting on February 5, 2026 where the Deltopia Parking item and Ebikes were discussed.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:07 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK