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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
5:30 PM
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
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.
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish interpreters for the meeting.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín.
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
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Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced a free watch party at the Goleta Community Center for the Team USA vs. Paraguay game on June 12, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., including a livestream and free tacos and burritos from Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant. Mr. Nisbet also announced the Meet Me in Old Town events on June 17, 2026, and June 24, 2026 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hollister Avenue and Pine Avenue. He further announced that Team Austria has arrived in Goleta, that the City has placed banners around town, and that the City is proud to serve as a host city for the Austrian soccer team.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin /Kyriaco to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 19, 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 Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western Audio Visual for Council Chambers A/V Maintenance
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western Audio Visual for maintenance and minor upgrades, in a not -to-exceed amount of $62,600 with a termination date of June 30, 2027.
Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western Audio Visual for Council Chambers AV Maintenance
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin /Kyriaco to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -040 with Western Audio Visual for maintenance and minor upgrades, in a not -to-exceed amount of $62,600 with a termination date of 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.
A.3 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -059 with Voices Translation and Interpreting Services for Spanish Interpretation
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Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -059 with Voices Translation and Interpreting Services to provide interpreting services and real time Spanish translation for a total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000, and a termination date of June 30, 2027.
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -059 with Voices Translation and Interpreting Services for Spanish Interpretation Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024-059 with Voices Translation and Interpreting Services to provide interpreting services and real time Spanish translation for a total not -to-exceed amount of $60,000, and a termination date of 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.
A.4 Acceptance of the April 2026 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of April 2026.
Acceptance of the April 2026 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to accept the check register for the month of April 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.5 Professional Design Services Agreement with the Urban Forest Institute for City-wide Canopy Map and Parks and Open Space Landscape Design
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with The Urban Forest Institute for Canopy Mapping and Landscape Architecture Design Services, for a total not to exceed amount of $177,514 and termination date of June 30, 2027.
Professional Design Services Agreement with the Urban Forest Institute for City - wide Canopy Map and Parks and Open Space Landscape Design
Public Speakers:
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Ken Knight, Commissioner, Public Tree Advisory Commission, suggested this agenda item be tabled.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with The Urban Forest Institute for Canopy Mapping and Landscape Architecture Design Services, for a total not to exceed amount of $177,514 and termination date of 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.
A.6 2026 - 2027 MarBorg Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase
Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Increasing Solid Waste Maximum Rates."
2026 - 2027 MarBorg Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin /Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 26 -23, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Increasing Solid Waste Maximum Rates."
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. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month"
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing June 2026 as ''LGBTQ+ Pride Month''
Councilmember Kyriaco presented a proclamation of the "City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month to DeeJay Johnson aka Vivan Storm, Donor Relations Manager, on behalf of the Pacific Pride Foundation .
Public Speakers:
None
B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Day of June 19th, 2026 as ''Juneteenth'' in the City of
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Goleta
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Day of June 19th, 2026 as ''Juneteenth'' in the City of Goleta
Councilmember Kasdin provided a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Day of June 19th, 2026 as ''Juneteenth'' in the City of Goleta to Jordan Killebrew, Co-Founder of Juneteenth Santa Barbara.
Public Speakers:
None
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project with height and setback adjustments and Final EIR;
7925 Hollister Avenue (APN 079-210-059);
Case Nos. 22-0001-CDPH (in concept), 22-0009-DP-CUP,
and 22-0032-DRB
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution 26 -____ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California: 1) Adopting Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 2) Certifying the Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2024120923), 3) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and 4) Approving Alternative 4 (Extended Bicycle Path) Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project at 7925 Hollister Avenue Goleta; AP N 079 -210-059; Case Nos. 22-0001-CDPH (in concept); 22-0009-DP-CUP; and 22-0032-DRB."
3. Adopt Resolution 26 -___ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, approving Alternative 4: Extended Bicycle Path Development Plan with height and setback adjustments, and Conditional Use Permit for the Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project at 7925 Hollister Avenue Goleta; APN 079 -210-059; Case Nos. 22 -0001-CDPH (in concept); 22-0009-DP-CUP; and 22-0032-DRB"
Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project with height and setback adjustments and Final EIR Part 1
Architectural Plans Part 1
Architectural Plans Part 2
Civil Engineering Plans
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Fire Plans
Irrigation Plans
Landscape Plans Part 1
Landscape Plans Part 2
Photometric Plans
Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project with height and setback adjustments and Final EIR Part 2
Applicant PowerPoint Presentation
Public Comment Received
Ex Parte:
Mayor Perotte reported a meeting with Bill Medel regarding the Barnsdall Gas Station.
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith reported a meeting with the applicant team and did not learn anything that is not in the public record.
Councilmember Kasdin reported a meeting with the applicant team and did not learn anything that is not in the public record.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported a meeting with the applicant team and did not learn anything that is not in the public record.
Councilmember Reyes-Martin reported no ex parte.
Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse. Current Planning Manager
Mary Chang, Senior Planner provided a presentation to the City Council titled "Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project with height and setback adjustments and Final EIR," dated June 2, 2026 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 5:50 PM
RECESS 5:47 P.M. - 5:52 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Applicant team:
Kyle Oliver, General Manager, Sandpiper Golf Course
Steve Welton, SEPPS Land use Consulting
Barry Winick, Winick Architects
David Pintard and Michael Johnson spoke in support of staff recommendations.
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Kevin Barthel,raised concerns about preserving winter sunset viewsheds from Elwood mesa.
Sarah Iannarone, Executive Director of Move Santa Barbara County nonprofit organization, spoke in support of staff recommendations to approve alternative 4, “extended bicycle path”, as part of the Sandpiper Golf Course renovation project.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:34 P.M.
All public comment placed online: Charles Wilcox, Chuck Davis, Dan Launspach, Eric Nicol, George Welik, Jim Ricci, Jim Vellutato, John Farrell, John Burnett, Ken Logan, Leonard Grabowski, Matt Baragona, Paul Criag, Peter Alden, Tim Miller, John Carey, Brad Cance, Ron Sauer, James, Tom Modugno, Robert Miller, Laura Wilson, Rusty Birdie Threads, Rena Brawer, Sarah Griggs, David Carver, Shane Mahan, Andrew Rust, Laura MacFarland, Cosmo Perrone, Brian Scott, Daniel E.
Durbeck, Steve Hale, Jim Vellutato, Carolyn Grenier, Bob and Heidi Henderson, Michael Garrigan, William Bonds, Robert Paterson, Don Crouse, Doug Sillers, John Morgan, Jerry Vassallo, Tom Orseth, Mark Ribiero, Tom and Kathy Eddinger, Rose Zurich, Marian Klein and Edward Zutaut, Bob Craig, Antonio de Cardenas, Ross Davidson, Cary Penniman, Cory A. Reighard, Charles Shea.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to 1. Conduct public hearing. 2.
Adopt Resolution 26-24 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California: 1) Adopting Environmental Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 2) Certifying the Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse Project Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2024120923), 3) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, and 4) Approving Alternative 4 (Extended Bicycle Path) Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse
Project at 7925 Hollister Avenue Goleta; APN 079 -210-059; Case Nos. 22 -0001-CDPH (in concept); 22 -0009-DP-CUP; and 22 - 0032-DRB." 3. Adopt Resolution 26 -25 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, approving Alternative 4: Extended Bicycle Path Development Plan with height and setback adjustments, and Conditional Use Permit for the Sandpiper Golf Course Renovation and New Clubhouse
Project at 7925 Hollister Avenue Goleta; APN 079-210-059; Case Nos. 22 -0001-CDPH (in concept); 22 -0009-DP-CUP; and 22 - 0032-DRB as amended with the revised conditions of approval." VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
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RECESS 7:39 P.M. - 7:49 P.M.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Award of Professional Design Services Agreement with TDG Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services for the Vision Zero Action Plan
A. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with TDG Engineering, Inc. for Professional Design Services for the Vision Zero Action Plan in an amount not -to-exceed of $449,989 with a termination date of June 30, 2028; and
B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $364,000 as identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
Award of Professional Design Services Agreement with TDG Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services for the Vision Zero Action Plan
Staff Speakers:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Principal Civil Engineer
Deanna Salas, Project Manager, provided a presentation to the City Council titled, "Award of Professional Design Services Agreement with TDG Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services for the Vision Zero Action Plan," dated June 2, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Reyes -Martín/Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A.
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with TDG Engineering, Inc. for Professional Design Services for the Vision Zero Action Plan in an amount not -to-exceed of $449,989 with a termination date of June 30, 2028; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $364,000 as identified in Table 2 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
D.2 Resolutions Calling for and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the Election of City Council Representatives for Districts 1 and 2 and Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election to be Held the Same Date
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A. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities."
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code."
Resolutions Calling for and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the Election of City Council Representatives for Districts 1 and 2
Staff Speakers:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Kasdin /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-26 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities." B. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -27 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa B arbara to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on
November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code." VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported attending a Bicycle and Pedestrian Workshop at Dos Pueblos High School.
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith thanked Councilmember Reyes-Martín for covering the meeting, reported attending the Johnny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Splash Pad
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Opening with the entire City Council, reported attending a BEACON (Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment) meeting on May 22, 2026, and reported attending a Santa Barbara Tenants Union meeting on May 29, 2026.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 8:22 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK