Tuesday, May 5, 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.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: APN: 079-210-059 (Portion) Public Road Right -of-Way along 7925 Hollister Avenue, Goleta
Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager, and Peter Imhof, Director of Planning and Environmental Review
Negotiating Party: Kyle Oliver, Sandpiper Golf Trust LLC Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
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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 17, 2026 , April 7, 2026 and April 21, 2026
A.1 26-143
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of March 17, 2026 , April 7, 2026 and April 21, 2026.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the March 2026 Check RegisterA.2 26-108
Accept the check register for the month of March 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Acceptance of the March 2026 Investment Transaction ReportA.3 26-125 Accept the investment transaction report for the month of March 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Deferred Compensation Plan Update – 457(b) Recordkeeper Transition, Establishment of a 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Plan Administrator Designation, Indemnification, and Ongoing Fiduciary Advisory Services
A.4 26-136
A. Approve the transition of the City ’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan recordkeeping from MissionSquare Retirement to Empower Retirement; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Appointing the Finance Director as the Plan Administrator for the Prudent Management of the City of Goleta ’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Administration and Investment Portfolio; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Establishment of a 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for City Employees, and Appointing the Finance Director as Plan Administrator, and Authorizing the Finance Director to Execute All Necessary Documents to Establish Such Plan”; and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Indemnifying the City Council, Plan Administrator and their Designees, While Acting in their Official Capacities in the Administration of the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(a) Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan”; and
E. Authorize the Finance Director, as Plan Administrator, to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with SageView Advisory Group, LLC for ongoing fiduciary investment advisory services (3(21) co-fiduciary model ), in substantially the form attached, in an amount not to exceed annually of 0.25% of Plan assets, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance DirectorStaff:
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Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Requirements and Procedures for Encroachment Permits
A.5 26-185
A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt 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; and Finding the Regulations Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.”
B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Principal Engineer
Staff:
Public Works Professional Services Amendments with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Strips and Facilities
A.6 26-167
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to General Services Agreement No. 2022-059 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Strips and Facilities, increasing the agreement amount by $ 400,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $ 2,200,000, and extending the termination date to June 30, 2027.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Paul Medel, Public Works Manager
Staff:
Adoption of a Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue; Case No. 25-0004-ORD A.7 26-183
Conduct the second reading (by title only) and waive further reading and adopt 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 the Notice of Exemption 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”.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Mary Chang, Supervising Planner
Travis Lee, Associate Planner
Staff:
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B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 2026 as “Older Americans Month” B.1 26-190
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of May 4th through 9th, 2026, as the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
B.2 26-189
Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Splash Pad Operations Update and Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services B.3 26-175
A. Receive a presentation on the proposed splash pad operations, schedule, and estimated costs; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to General Services Agreement No. 2022-112 with Rich and Famous, Inc .
DBA Big Green Cleaning Company, for Janitorial Services for Parks and Open Space, increasing the agreement amount by $45,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $1,466,213.33 and a termination date of June 30, 2027.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project UpdateB.4 26-149 Receive an update on the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project performance.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Melissa Angeles, Project Manager
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
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Public Works Priority Setting Workshop – Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program
C.1 26-174
Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Public Works Department.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works DirectorStaff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance Amendments and
Administrative Changes
C.2 26-158
A. 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, Amending Chapter 5.08 (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060, 15061, and 15378 (Case No. 25-0006-ORD).”
B. Provide feedback to staff on proposed administrative changes.
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Molly Cunningham, Assistant Planner
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting 04/27/2026 E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT