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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 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 Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:33 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters by title only:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
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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
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish interpreters for the meeting.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
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
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
Frank DiMarco thanked the City Council and staff for the Pacific Oaks repaving and striping.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, requested the City Council item Move B.2 - Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All -Ages Park in front of item B1 - 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
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MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to swap B.2 - Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All -Ages Park in front of item B1 - 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
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, reported on the "Quantum California" event on March 13, 2026.
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager, reported on the "Reach Ideas and Action Summit" event on March 12, 2026.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of March 3, 2026
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026.
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of March 3, 2026
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the January 2026 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of January 2026.
Acceptance of the January 2026 Check Register
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes -Martín accept the check register for the month of January 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor
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Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.3 Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Transportation Development Act Funds
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."
Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Transportation Development Act Funds
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to adopt Resolution No. 26 -07 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.4 Agreement with Dudek for Storm Drain Master Plan
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.
Agreement with Dudek for Storm Drain Master Plan
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.5 Stow Grove Park Deed Modifications, Relocation of Water Line Easement, and Stow Grove Park Phase One Construction Bids
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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.
Stow Grove Park Deed Modifications, Relocation of Water Line Easement, and Stow Grove Park Phase One Construction Bids
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes -Martín to A.
Adopt Resolution No. 26 -08 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B. PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 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
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
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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".
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
Applicant Presentation Shelby Single Family Residential project
Public Comment Received
Ex-parte reports:
Mayor Perotte reported no ex parte.
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith reported one site visit last year and one conversation to confirm the site is vacant and status with the Water District.
Councilmember Reyes -Martin reported outreach with a representative of the applicant.
Councilmember Kasdin reported no ex parte.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported conversations with a representative of the applicant.
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:14 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Darryl Mimick, Supervising Planner provided a presentation titled "Shelby Single Family Residential," dated March 17, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Mark Llyod, LMP Consultants, representing the applicant provided a presentation titled, "Shelby Single Family Residential Project" dated March 17, 2026 (presentation on file).
Dustin Hoiseth Executive Director, Kristin Miller President and CEO South Coast Chamber of Commerce, Randy Berg Former Chair Chamber of Commerce and Tech Executive in the area, and Craig Minus, Executive Director Coastal Housing Coalition spoke in support of staff recommendation
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Curt Dvonch, and Jennifer Kubel raised concerns regarding the proposed project.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:34 P.M.
All comment posted online:
Kristen McLaughlin, Kristen Miller, Craig Minus, Lawrence Hunt, Alfonso Heras, Frank Thompson, Mark Linehan
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to adopt City Council Resolution No. 26 -09, 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 - 10, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of th e 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. 26-11, 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".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
RECESS 8:37 P.M. - 8:49 P.M.
B.2 Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending 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 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."
Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All-Ages Park
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Staff Speakers:
Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:47 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Fred Sleiman, Yolanda Marquez, Lawrence Boehm, Karina Munoz and Holly Boniface spoke in support of staff recommendation
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:16 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to adopt on a four -fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 26 -03U, 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."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: Councilmember Kasdin.
B.3 Approval of Measure A Five -Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026-2031
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".
Approval of Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026-2031
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:49 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director provided a presentation titled "Measure A Program of Projects Overview", dated March 17, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
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CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:00 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Kyriaco to adopt resolution No. 26-12, 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".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B.4 Approval of Addendum 1 to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Fish Passage Project
Approval of Addendum 1 to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Fish Passage Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to open the public hearing and continue item B.4 Approval of Addendum 1 to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Fish Passage Project to date certain of April 7, 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Goleta's Sphere of Influence
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.
Goleta's Sphere of Influence
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
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Anne Wells, Advanced Planning Manager, provided a presentation titled "Goleta's Sphere of Influence," dated March 17, 2026 (presentation on file).
Cam Audras, Associate Planner
Public Speakers:
None
All comment posted online:
Mack Carlson
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A. Provide feedback on draft revisions to General Plan Figure 2 -4 Potential City of Goleta Service Areas: 1) Remove Ocean Meadows North Fairview Areas; 2) Keep Glen Annie Golf Course and expanded South Patterson 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: Councilmember Kasdin.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith reported on Southern California Edison, noting that meetings have recently resumed following the Los Angeles fires.
Councilmember Reyes-Martín reported on the Energy and Green Issues Standing Committee, including updates on solar and electric vehicle charger installations at City Hall, the climate adaptation plan, sea level rise grant efforts, participation in the Local Government Climate Alliance, and potential future topics.
Mayor Perotte reported on the Air Pollution Control District’s air purifier giveaway program. Mayor Perotte also reported attending a Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting and noted that the WAVE service in Goleta is scheduled to expire but has been extended for one additional year, and that Carpinteria will be receiving similar service. Mayor Perotte reported attending a Mayors Leadership Workshop with the City Manager.
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E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 10:09 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK