Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Closed Session 5:00 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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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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LIVE SPANISH INTERPRETATION
Live Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services required.
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TELEVISION COVERAGE:
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5:00 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
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 620, Miscellaneous and General Bargaining Units
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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
Acceptance of the January 2026 Investment Transaction ReportA.1 26-105 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of January 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Acceptance of the February 2026 Check RegisterA.2 26-106 Accept the check register for the month of February 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Amendment with KMP Strategies, LLC for Public Outreach
Services
A.3 26-142
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-043 with KMP Strategies, LLC for outreach and marketing services for Public Works projects, increasing the agreement amount by $80,000, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 125,000, and extending the termination date to June 30, 2027.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager
Staff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 13-20 as International Dark Sky Week
B.1 26-138
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 19-25, 2026, as National Library Week
B.2 26-139
C. PUBLIC HEARING
Addendum to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project C.1 25-486
Adopt Council Resolution No. 26-_____ entitled “A Resolution of the Council of the City of Goleta, California, Making Findings Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, Adopting the Addendum to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Capacity Improvement Project, in connection with the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project (CIP No. 9117).
Recommendation:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Staff:
30 minutes
Estimated Time:
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Finance Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program
D.1 26-030
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Finance Department.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Neighborhood Services Department Priority Setting Workshop – Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program
D.2 26-146
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Neighborhood Services Department.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services DirectorStaff:
60 minutes
Estimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Town & Gown Standing Committee 03/23/2026
• Economic Development & Revitalization Committee 03/23/2026 • Economic Development & Revitalization Committee 03/30/2026 F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT