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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Closed Session 5:00 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
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 Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kasdin
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 5:01 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters as follows:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following one matter of pending litigation:
• University Park Manufactured Housing Community, LLC vs. City of Goleta and DOES 1 to 20., inclusive. United States District Court Central District of California, Case No.2.26-cv 2307
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 Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kasdin
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the interpreters for the City Council meeting.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following one matter of pending litigation:
• University Park Manufactured Housing Community, LLC vs. City of Goleta and DOES 1 to 20., inclusive. United States District Court Central District of California, Case No.2.26-cv 2307
Action: No reportable action
PUBLIC FORUM
None
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, recommended to the City Council that Item “A.8 Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services” be tabled at this time, the City Council approved this request.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced that the Austrian National Team would play Jordan that evening in Santa Clara. He also announced that the "Meet Me in Old Town"
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summer event series would begin the following evening, June 17, 2026, with an additional event scheduled for June 24, 2026.
ITEM A.12 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
A.2 Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Design Review Board and Public Art Review Board
A. Ratify the mayoral re -appointments of Dennis Whelan to the Design Review Board Licensed Architect position and Jonathon Eymann to the Design Review Board At-Large Member position with terms ending February 2029; and
B. Ratify the mayoral appointments of Karrmen Rodriguez, Simon Kiefer and Peichi Waite to the Public Art Review Board with terms ending June 2029.
Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Design Review Board and Public Art Review Board
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A. Ratify the mayoral re -appointments of Dennis Whelan to the Design Review Board Licensed Architect position and Jonathon Eymann to the Design Review Board At-Large Member position with terms ending February 2029; and B. Ratify the mayoral appointments of Karrmen Rodriguez, Simon Kiefer and Peichi Waite to the Public Art Review Board with terms ending June 2029.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
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A.3 Acceptance of the April 2026 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of April 2026.
Acceptance of the April 2026 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to accept the investment transaction report for the month of April 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
A.4 Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/27
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -_ entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within the Goleta Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing in Relation Thereto."
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for the Collection of Special Taxes, Assessments and Other Charges with the County of Santa Barbara, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 202627
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-28 entitled "A Resolution of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within the Goleta Street Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing in Relation Thereto." B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for the Collection of Special Taxes, Assessments and Other Charges with the County of Santa Barbara, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
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A.5 CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
A. Set a Public Hearing date of July 21, 2026, to establish the CPI adjustment of the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate, including entering into an Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor -Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2026/27 Secured Tax Bills; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for the Collection of Special Taxes, Assessments and Other Charges with the County of Santa Barbara, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
CPI Adjustment of the Fiscal Year 202627 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A. Set a Public Hearing date of July 21, 2026, to establish the CPI adjustment of the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate, including entering into an Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor -Controller to Place Direct Charges on the 2026/27 Secured Tax Bills; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for the Collection of Special Taxes, Assessments and Other Charges with the County of Santa Barbara, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
A.6 Finance Department Professional Services Agreements and Amendments with HdL Coren & Cone, Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, and Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2019 -057 with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax management, information, and audit services, increasing the contract authority by $15,400 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $110,360, with a term expiring June 30, 2027; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2018 -125 with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for ongoing professional consulting, monitoring, and compliance services related to cannabis businesses, increasing the contract authority by $78,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $620,000, with a term expiring June 30, 2027; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional
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Services Agreement No. 2023 -065 with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for ongoing independent auditing services, including preparation and audit of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, increasing the contract authority by $112,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $266,460, with a term expiring June 30, 2028.
Finance Department Professional Services Agreements and Amendments with HdL Coren & Cone, Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, and Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP USE
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2019 -057 with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax management, information, and audit services, increasing the contract authority by $15,400 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $110,360, with a term expiring June 30, 2027; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2018 -125 with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates for ongoing professional consulting, monitoring, and compliance services related to cannabis businesses, increasing the contract authority by $78,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $620,000, with a term expiring June 30, 2027; and C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2023 -065 with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for ongoing independent auditing services, including preparation and audit of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, increasing the contract authority by $112,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $266,460, with a term expiring June 30, 2028.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
A.7 Annual Review and Adoption of City's Investment Policy
Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adopting the City of Goleta Investment Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 25-16."
Annual Review and Adoption of City's Investment Policy
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to adopt Resolution No. 26-29 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adopting the City of Goleta Investment Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 25-16."
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
A.8 26-230 Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Municipal Street Sweeping Services for a total amount not -to- exceed $1,088,118 and a termination date of June 30, 2029.
Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services
This item was tabled.
A.9 Award General Services Agreement for Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Services to WGJ Enterprises, dba PCI, Inc.
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with WGJ Enterprises, dba PCI, Inc., in an amount not -to-exceed $373,500 for the Annual Replacement of Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Services with a termination date of June 30, 2029.
Award General Services Agreement for Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Services to WGJ Enterprises, dba PCI, Inc.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to award and authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with WGJ Enterprises, dba PCI, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $373,500 for the Annual Replacement of Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Services with a termination date of June 30, 2029.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
A.10 Public Works Professional and General Services Amendments with DKS Associates, Inc., Disability Access Consultant, LLC., El Encanto Pool Services, Inc., and County Sanitation Company, Inc.
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025 -058 with DKS Associates, Inc. for Professional Traffic Engineering Services, increasing the contract authority by $100,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $200,000; and extending the termination date through June 30, 2028; and
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B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-104 with Disability Access Consultant (DAC), LLC for ADA compliance services, increasing the contract authority by $20,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $64,900, and extending the termination date through June 30, 2028; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2026 -017 with El Encanto Pool Services, Inc. for splash pad water quality and equipment maintenance services, increasing the contract authority by $55,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $100,000; and
D. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2026 -022 with County Sanitation Company, Inc., DBA Stewart's De-Rooting & Plumbing, for splash pad filter maintenance services, increasing the contract authority by $15,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.
Public Works Professional and General Services Amendments with DKS Associates, Inc., Disability Access Consultant, LLC., El Encanto Pool Services, Inc., and County Sanitation Company, Inc.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025 -058 with DKS
Associates, Inc. for Professional Traffic Engineering Services, increasing the contract authority by $100,000 for a total not -to- exceed amount of $200,000; and extending the termination date through June 30, 2028; andB . Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2022 -104 with Disability Access Consultant (DAC), LLC for ADA compliance services, increasing the contract authority by $20,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $64,900, and extending the termination date through June 30, 2028; and C.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2026 -017 with El Encanto Pool Services, Inc. for splash pad water quality and equipment maintenance services, increasing the contract authority by $55,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $100,000; and D.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement No. 2026 -022 with County
Sanitation Company, Inc., DBA Stewart's De-Rooting & Plumbing, for splash pad filter maintenance services, increasing the contract authority by $15,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
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A.11 Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter Hedges House of Hope for Interim Housing Beds
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025 -071 with Good Samaritan Shelter Hedges House of Hope to provide interim housing beds for a total not -to-exceed amount of $245,280.
Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter Hedges House of Hope for Interim Housing Beds
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025 -071 with Good Samaritan Shelter Hedges House of Hope to provide interim housing beds for a total not-to-exceed amount of $245,280.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
ITEM A.12 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.12 Award of Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Goleta City Grants and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the MDG Associates LLC Professional Services Agreement
A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Goleta City Grant funding recommendations from the Human Services Standing Committee, Homelessness Issues Standing Committee, Economic Development and Revitalization Standing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission; and
B. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute grant agreements with the selected recipients for the approved grant amount in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024 -072 between the City of Goleta and MDG Associates LLC for as -needed Community Development Block Grant consulting services, adding $45,000 in compensation, increasing the total not -to-exceed amount to $90,000, and extending the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2027.
Award of Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Goleta City Grants and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the MDG Associates LLC Professional Services Agreement
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Public Comment Received
Public Speakers:
Gareth Kelly expressed appreciation for receiving a city grant for a Wild and Free Film Festival.
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to A. Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Goleta City Grant funding
recommendations from the Human Services Standing Committee, Homelessness Issues Standing Committee, Economic
Development and Revitalization Standing Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission; and B. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute grant agreements with the selected recipients for the approved grant amount in a form approved by the City Attorney; and C. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2024- 072 between the City of Goleta and MDG Associates LLC for as - needed Community Development Block Grant consulting
services, adding $45,000 in compensation, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $90,000, and extending the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2027.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Goleta
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith presented a Proclamation of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Goleta.
Staff Speakers:
Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager
Public Speakers:
None
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B.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring June 18th, 2026, as "Fiesta Ranchera Day" in the City of Goleta
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring June 18th, 2026, as "Fiesta Ranchera Day" in the City of Goleta
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring June 18th, 2026, as "Fiesta Ranchera Day" in the City of Goleta and provided a Certificate of Recognition to the Spirit of Fiesta Jenna Ramirez, and the Junior Spirit of Fiesta, Penny Hernandez.
Public Speakers:
Denise Stanford, Goleta Valley Historical Society
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Adoption of the City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2026/27 (Mid -Cycle) and Five -Year Capital Improvement Program, Approving Updates to the Personnel Rules, Approving Certain Benefits, and Side Letter Agreements with SEIU Local 620
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the Two -Year Budget Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program"; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City's GANN Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and
C. Receive an oral report, read by the City Clerk or staff, summarizing the recommendation for final action on compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to City executive employees:
1. For all executive employees amend the City's monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Allowance such that:
i. Effective July 1, 2026, for employees enrolled with more than one dependent, the allowance shall be $1640 per month, or 85% of the monthly premium cost for the CalPERS Gold PPO plan (Region 2), rounded up to the nearest $10, whichever is higher. All other tiers remain unchanged. ii. Effective January 1, 2027, for employees enrolled with one dependent, the allowance shall be $1700 per month, or 85% of the monthly premium cost for the CalPERS Gold PPO plan (Region 2), rounded up to the nearest $10, whichever is higher, and employees enrolled with more than one dependent, the allowance shall be $1730 per month or 85% of the monthly premium cost for the CalPERS
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Gold PPO plan (Region 2), rounded up to the nearest $10, whichever is higher.
The employee-only tier remains unchanged; and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions, the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan, and the Funded Positions Compensation Plan Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27, Amending the Personnel Rules, Establishing an Employer - Paid Short -Term Disability Benefit for Unrepresented Management and Executive Employees, and Authorizing the Application of the Hiring Incentive Policy to Certain Positions"; and
E. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving Side Letter Agreements with SEIU Local 620, Amending Certain Fringe Benefit Increases"; and
F. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing a Temporary Over -hiring Policy and Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Temporarily Adjust Adopted Budgets and Corresponding Schedule of Authorized Positions as Needed for a Period Not to Exceed 90 Days."
Adoption of the City of Goleta Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 202627 (Mid-Cycle)
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:12 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Mrs. B, Santa Barbara Tenants Union, Stanley Trankov, Andrew Chafos, Santa Barbara Tenants Union, Mary Michael, Goleta Tenants Union, and Cressida Silvers urged the city to strengthen tenants rights.
Olivia Uribe spoke on the City's responsibilities to its renters.
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:01 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes -Martín/Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-30 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Amending the Two -Year Budget Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 and Five -Year Capital Improvement
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Program" as amended; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -31 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the City's GANN Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and C. Receive an oral report, read by the City Clerk or staff, summarizing the recommendation for final action on compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to City executive employees:
1. For all executive employees amend the City's monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Allowance such that:
i. Effective July 1, 2026, for employees enrolled with more than one dependent, the allowance shall be $1640 per month, or 85% of the monthly premium cost for the CalPERS Gold PPO plan (Region 2), rounded up to the nearest $10, whichever is higher.
All other tiers remain unchanged.
ii. Effective January 1, 2027, for employees enrolled with one dependent, the allowance shall be $1700 per month, or 85% of the monthly premium cost for the CalPERS Gold PPO plan
(Region 2), rounded up to the nearest $10, whichever is higher, and employees enrolled with more than one dependent, the allowance shall be $1730 per month or 85% of the monthly premium cost for the CalPERS Gold PPO plan (Region 2),
rounded up to the nearest $10, whichever is higher. The employee-only tier remains unchanged; and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 26 -32 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions, the City of Goleta Salary Schedule and Classification Plan, and the Funded Positions Compensation Plan Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27, Amending the Personnel Rules,
Establishing an Employer -Paid Short -Term Disability Benefit for Unrepresented Management and Executive Employees, and
Authorizing the Application of t he Hiring Incentive Policy to Certain Positions" as amended; and E. Adopt Resolution No. 26 - 33 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving Side Letter Agreements with SEIU Local 620, Amending Certain Fringe Benefit Increases"; and F. Adopt Resolution No. 26-34 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing a Temporary Over - hiring Policy and Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Temporarily Adjust Adopted Budget s and Corresponding
Schedule of Authorized Positions as Needed for a Period Not to Exceed 90 Days."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor
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Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Policy to Implement New Brown Act Amendments Regarding Meeting Disruption Procedures Pursuant to Senate Bill 707
Adopt Resolution No. 26 -_ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting a New City Council Policy Addressing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meeting."
Staff Speakers:
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
David J. Cutaia, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith /Councilmember Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 26-35 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting a New City Council Policy Addressing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meeting."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote : Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Reyes - Martín, and Kyriaco. Noes: None. Absent Councilmember Kasdin.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending the Girls Inc. Bold Futures Brunch on June 4, 2026 and the Communify 5th Annual Champions Dinner as the Chair.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, spoke on the pending state legislation in Sacramento.
ADJOURNED AT 8:25 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK