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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Closed Session 5:00 P.M./Regular Session 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
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, and Reyes-Martin.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kyriaco.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:01 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closes session matters by title only:
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager and, Jennifer Jennings, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 620 Unrepresented Management, Miscellaneous and General Bargaining Units
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 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
Action: No reportable action.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Comment Received
Johanna Chase expressed concern about the delivery of municipal services and referenced other municipalities in her critique of the City of Goleta.
Charles Hughes commented on services offered at the Goleta Community Center and expressed his wish to see more senior programs offered.
Kyle Richards, representing District 2 of the Santa Barbara College Board of Trustees as Vice-President, announced the groundbreaking of a new construction project at Santa Barbara City College and commented on aspects of the new building's design, programs, and services.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, spoke to an event held in Isla Vista, SOLTOPIA, formerly named Deltopia. Mr. Nisbet noted the City's parking program in the University neighborhoods were in effect Friday, April 3, 2026 to Sunday April 5, 2026 and . Mr.
Nisbet noted that parking permit restrictions will remain in effect for the following weekend due to the potential of another unsanctioned party event. Mr. Nisbet also announced "State of the City" will take place on Wednesday April 15, 2026, starting at 5:00 P.M.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Acceptance of the January 2026 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of January 2026.
Acceptance of the January 2026 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Kasdin to accept the investment transaction report for the month of January 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. Absent: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the February 2026 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of February 2026.
Acceptance of the February 2026 Check Register
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Kasdin to accept the check register for the month of February 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. Absent: None.
A.3 Amendment with KMP Strategies, LLC for Public Outreach Services
Authorize the City Manag$125,000 and 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.
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Amendment with KMP Strategies, LLC for Public Outreach Services
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Kasdin to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 13-20 as International Dark Sky Week
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 13-20 as International Dark Sky Week
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith presented the proclamation to Coni Edick from the Santa Barbara Chapter of the National Audubon Society and Lisa Potter from Goleta Valley Historical Society.
B.2 26-139 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 19-25, 2026, as National Library Week
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 19-25, 2026, as National Library Week
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 19-25, 2026, as National Library Week to JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director, and Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Addendum to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project
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
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Declaration for the San Jose Creek Capacity Improvement Project, in connection with the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project (CIP No. 9117).
Addendum to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project - Part 2
Addendum to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project - Part 1
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:02 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Gerald Comati, Principial Engineer
Ed Zapel, NHC Principal Hydraulic Engineer
Nick Carter, Rincon Environmental Planner
Julie Love, Project Biologist, Rincon
Staff provided a presentation titled "San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project Addendum to IS-MND", dated April 7, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:26 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Kasdin to adopt Council Resolution No. 26-13 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).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Finance 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 Finance Department.
Finance Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program
Staff Speaker:
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled "FY 2026-27 Annual Work Program: Finance Department", dated April 7, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Finance Department.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
RECESS 7:07 P.M. to 7:16 P.M.
D.2 Neighborhood Services 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 Neighborhood Services Department.
Neighborhood Services Department Priority Setting Workshop - Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Annual Work Program
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator
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Staff provided a presentation titled "FY 2026-27 Annual Work Program Neighborhood Services Department", dated April 7, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Reyes-Martín to adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Neighborhood Services Department.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes-Martín reported attending a Economic Development & Revitalization Committee on March 30, 2026, and reported attending the Human Services Committee and met on April 02, 2026 to discuss grants applications received for the Community Development Block Grant program.
Councilmember Kyriaco referenced past discussions about the new “Meet Me in Old Town” schedule.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
ADJOUNRED AT 8:35 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK