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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 21, 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 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
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:32 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
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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
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
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.
Action: No Reportable Action.
PUBLIC FORUM
Charles Hughes spoke to the Senior Program at the Goleta Valley Community Center.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, played a video recapping the Community State of the City event and announced the Public Works “Street Talk” event at the Goleta Valley Community Center on April 22, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., as well as the Annual Senior Expo on April 23, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ., also at the Goleta Valley Community Center.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.3, A.4, AND A.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Acceptance of the February 2026 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2026.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.2 Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Accept the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.5 Award Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing Contract to UNICO Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Phase I and II
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $1,575,641.65 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2028, termination date.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302."
Award Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing Contract to UNICO Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Phase I and II
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with
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UNICO Engineering, Inc. in the not -to-exceed amount of $1,575,641.65 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2028, termination date.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -14, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
ITEMS A.3, A.4, AND A.6 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.3 Authorization to Purchase Universal Play Equipment at Stow Grove Park
Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for new universal playground equipment at Stow Grove Park, in an amount not-to-exceed $575,000.
Authorization to Purchase Universal Play Equipment at Stow Grove Park
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Landscape
Structures, Inc. for new universal playground equipment at Stow Grove Park, in an amount not-to-exceed $575,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.4 Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects
A. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $487,000 from SB 1 - Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds as identified in Table 6 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects
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Staff Speakers:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to A. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $487,000 from SB 1 - Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds as identified in Table 6 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
A.6 Adoption of the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures
Adopt the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures and authorize City staff to modify the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures, in consultation with the City Attorney, with the approval of the City Manager.
Adoption of the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to adopt the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures and authorize City staff to modify the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures, in consultation with the City Attorney, with the approval of the City Manager.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Earth Month in the City of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Earth Month in the City of Goleta
Public Comment Received
Councilmember Reyes-Martín provided a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Earth Month in the City of Goleta.
Staff Speakers:
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Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Dan Rowell, Environmental Services Manager
Public Speakers:
Helene Schneider, Chair, Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Steve Windhager, Executive Director
Meredith Hendricks, Executive Director for Land Trust of Santa Barbara County Stephanie Diaz, Land Trust of SB County
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of April 2026 as National Donate Life Month
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as National Donate Life Month
Mayor Perotte provided a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of April 2026 as National Donate Life Month.
Public Speakers:
Scott Burns, Donate Life
Victoria Brown Donate Life announced a Leadbetter Beach Walk and BBQ on September 19, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.
B.3 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month
Councilmember Kyriaco provided a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Goleta.
Public Speakers:
Andrea Bifano, Rental Housing Mediation Program Supervisor Raymond Rengo, Rental Housing Mediation Specialist
Diana Santiago, Rental Housing Mediation Specialist
Heather Smith, Chair Rental Housing Mediation Board
C. PUBLIC HEARING
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C.1 Draft 2026 -2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Designate the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Environmental Reviews Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the Draft 2026 - 2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan; and B. Adopt the 2026 -2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), incorporating all public comments received through the close of the public review period and any revisions requested by Council prior to submission; and
C. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary grant agreements, certifications, and related documents required by HUD for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026 -2027 Program Year; and
D. Authorize the appropriation of the 2026 -2027 CDBG program funds of $302,724 as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section; and
E. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -__ Entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Designating the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58"
Draft 2026 -2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025 - 2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst provided a presentation titled "Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Designate the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Environmental Reviews Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58," dated April 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:31 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
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CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARNIG AT 6:39 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Kyriaco to A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the Draft 2026 - 2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan; and B. Adopt the 2026 -2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), incorporating all public
comments received through the cl ose of the public review period and any revisions requested by Council prior to submission; and C. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary grant agreements, certifications, and related documents required by HUD for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026 -2027
Program Year; and D. Authorize the appropriation of the 2026 - 2027 CDBG program funds of $302,724 as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section; and E. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -15 Entitled "A Resolut ion of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Designating the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58"
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C.2 Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2026/27
A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and B.
Adopt Resolution No. 26 -__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution 25 -12, Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 User Fees and Charges."
Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 202627
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Account Manager,provided a presentation titled "Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2026/27," dated April 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:40 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
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CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARNIG AT 6:56 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith /Councilmember Kasdin to A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -16 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution 25-12, Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 User Fees and Charges."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C.3 Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue; Case Nos. 25-0007-GPA, 25-0004-ORD
A. Open a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony; B. After considering the evidence presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 26 -__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a General Plan Amendment from General Commercial (C-G) to Business Park (I -BP); and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act for the General Plan Amendment at the 3.4 -acre subject property located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Goleta Business Park (APN 071-130-048); Case No. 25-0007-GPA"; and
C. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 26 -__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting an Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Map from General Commercial (CG) to Business Park (BP) and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act on a 3.4 -acre site located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Goleta Business Park (APN 071-130-048); Case No. 25-0004-ORD".
Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue; Case Nos. 25 -0007-GPA, 25- 0004-ORD
Ex Parte Reports:
Councilmember Kyriaco reported communication, and a site visit.
Mayor Perotte reported a site visit.
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
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Travis Lee, Associate Planner, provided a presentation titled "Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue; Case Nos. 25 -0007-GPA, 25 -0004-ORD," date April 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:59 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:02 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to A. Open a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony; B. After considering the evidence presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 26-17 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a General Plan Amendment from General Commercial (C -G) to Business Park (I - BP); and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act for the General Plan Amendment at the 3.4 -acre subject property located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Goleta Business Park (APN 071 -130-048); Case No. 25 -0007-GPA"; and C. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 26-__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting an Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Map from General Commercial (CG) to Business Park (BP) and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act on a 3.4 -acre site located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Go leta Business Park (APN 071 - 130-048); Case No. 25-0004-ORD".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Update Requirements and Procedures for Encroachment Permits
Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 26 - entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Replacing Chapter 12.02, Title 12, of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Encroachments on Public Property in its Entirety and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality
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Act."
Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Update Requirements and Procedures for Encroachment Permits
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Nina Bulena, Public Works Director
Mark Schleich, Contract Engineer provided a presentation titled "Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Update Requirements and Procedures for Encroachment Permits," dated April 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Dr. Ingeborg Cox and Vic Cox spoke to public noticing for the item and questioned parts of the staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Reyes-Martín to Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 26- entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Replacing Chapter 12.02, Title 12, of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Encroachments on Public Property in its Entirety and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll cal l vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith and Councilmember Kasdin announced they will attend the Cal Cities event in Sacramento on April 22, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith requested support to bring a staff report regarding the Historic Preservation Ordinance to Council; Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Kyriaco supported the request.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported on the upcoming Train to Work Employer Forum on April 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, and thanked LEAP for hosting their Family Fiesta on April 9.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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None.
ADJOURNED AT 7:41 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK