Tuesday, March 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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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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following one matter of pending litigation:
• University Park Manufactured Housing Community, LLC vs. City of Goleta and DOES 1 to
20., inclusive. United States District Court Central District of California, Case No .
2.26-cv-2307
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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
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of March 3, 2026A.1 26-121 Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026. Recommendation:
Deborah Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the January 2026 Check RegisterA.2 26-079 Accept the check register for the month of January 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Transportation Development Act Funds
A.3 26-095
Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2026/27.” Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Principal Civil Engineer
Staff:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Storm Drain Master Plan with Dudek for a
not-to-exceed amount of $ 344,240 and a termination date of June 30, 2028.
A.4 26-087
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Storm Drain Master Plan with Dudek for a not-to-exceed amount of $344,240 and a termination date of June 30, 2028.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Staff:
Stow Grove Park Deed Modifications, Relocation of Water Line Easement, and Stow Grove Park Phase One Construction Bids A.5 26-135
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Modification of Grant Deed and a Water Pipeline Easement to Effectuate the Relocation of a Water Pipeline Easement in Stow Grove Park ”, and authorize the City Clerk to Accept the Quitclaim of the Former Easement on Behalf of the City; and
B. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for Stow Grove Park Phase One.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Staff:
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B. PUBLIC HEARING
Shelby Single Family Residential project for 56 Single Family units and 3 open space lots with a Final Environmental Impact Report at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road. APN: 077-530-019; Case No . 05-154-VTM-DP-DRB
B.1 26-093
It is recommended that the City Council:
A. Conduct a public hearing;
B. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 26-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council: 1) adopting environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 2) certifying the Shelby Residential Project Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2012081019), 3) adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, 4) adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and 5) approving the project”;
C. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 26-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California approving the Vesting Tentative Map to create 56 residential lots and 3 open space lots For the Shelby Residential Project located at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road; APN 077-530-019; Case No. 05-154- VTM”; and
D. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 26-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California approving the Development Plan for 56 residential lots and 3 open space lots and associated improvements for the Shelby Residential Project located at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road; APN 077-530-019; Case No. 05-154 -DP-DRB”.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Darryl Mimick, Supervising Planner
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
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Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All-Ages Park
B.2 26-116
Adopt on a four -fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 26-__U, entitled “An Extension of 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, and Finding the Ordinance Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
Approval of Measure A Five -Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026-2031
B.3 26-091
Adopt Resolution No. 26-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measure A Five -Year Local Program of Projects for FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031”.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Staff:
15 minutes
Estimated Time:
Approval of Addendum 1 to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Fish Passage Project B.4 26-137
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Contract Project Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO THE
APRIL 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Staff:
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Goleta's Sphere of InfluenceC.1 26-090
A. Provide feedback on draft revisions to General Plan Figure 2-4 Potential City of Goleta Service Areas;
B. Authorize staff to submit a Sphere of Influence application, based on the draft revisions to General Plan Figure 2-4, to the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission; and
C. Direct staff to return with a request to initiate related General Plan Amendments.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Cam Audras, Assistant Planner
Staff:
45 minutes
Estimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Energy & Green Issues Standing Committee 03/04/2026
• Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting 03/09/2026 E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT