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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./ Regular Session 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
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin , Kyriaco and Reyes- Martín.
ABSENT: Mayor Perotte.
Councilmembers Kyriaco arrived at 4:03
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:01 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 two matters of pending litigation:
• Gabriela Zaragoza Pineda and Edgar Adan Montiel Gonzalez v. City of Goleta (2024), Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 25CV01978. • John Ruffin v. Goleta Valley Historical Society and City of Goleta (2024), Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 24CV04336.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)1
Title: City Manager
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín.
ABSENT: Mayor Perotte.
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Tempore Smith introduced the Spanish interpreters for the 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 two matters of pending litigation:
• Gabriela Zaragoza Pineda and Edgar Adan Montiel Gonzalez v. City of Goleta (2024), Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 25CV01978. • John Ruffin v. Goleta Valley Historical Society and City of Goleta (2024), Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No. 24CV04336.
Action: No reportable Action
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)1
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Title: City Manager
Action: No reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
None.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Jamie Valdez, Assistant City Manager, provided a recap of Team Austria's World Cup experience in the City of Goleta. Robert Nisbet, City Manager, announced the Goleta Dam Dinner scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Lake Los Carneros, and added a reminder for Council and public that the first City Council meeting in August is cancelled, and that the next City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS A.7 AND A.10 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of June 16, 2026
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026.
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of June 16, 2026
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.2 Acceptance of the May 2026 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of May 2026.
Acceptance of the May 2026 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to accept the check register for the month of May 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes -
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Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.3 Acceptance of the May 2026 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 2026.
Acceptance of the May 2026 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to accept the investment transaction report for the month of May 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.4 Acceptance of the June 2026 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 2026.
Acceptance of the June 2026 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to accept the investment transaction report for the month of June 2026.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.5 Authorization to Purchase New Restroom Building for Stow Grove Park
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement Incorporating Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company, for the procurement of a new restroom facility for the Stow Grove Park Project, in an amount not-to-exceed $421,081.
2. Find that the proposed authorization to procure the prefabricated restroom structure is within the scope of the Stow Grove Park Master Plan previously analyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2023 (SCH No. 2023080037). The approved Master Plan expressly includes construction of a new restroom facility. This action does not constitute a substantial change to the project or the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance has become available that would require preparation of a subsequent or supplemental environmental document. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA
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Guidelines section 15162.
Authorization to Purchase New Restroom Building for Stow Grove Park
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement Incorporating Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Public Restroom Company, for the procurement of a new restroom facility for the Stow Grove Park Project, in an amount not -to-exceed $421,081; and 2) Find that the proposed authorization to procure the prefabricated restroom structure is within the scope of the Stow Grove Park Master Plan previously analyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2023 (SCH No. 2023080037). The approved Master Plan expressly includes construction of a new restroom facility. This action does not constitute a substantial change to the project or the
circumstances under which the project will be undertaken, and no new information o f substantial importance has become available that would require preparation of a subsequent or supplemental environmental document. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.6 Amendments to the Provisions of Library Management Services Between the City of Goleta and the Cities of Buellton and Solvang Amending Staffing Positions
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025 -072 between the City of Goleta and the City of Solvang for the Provision of Library Management Services for a total not -to- exceed amount of $319,165; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025 -065 between the City of Goleta and the City of Buellton for the Provision of Library Management Services for a total not -to- exceed amount of $323,189; and
C. Approve 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 and Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and
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D. Approve Budget Appropriations for Solvang for a total Revenue amount of $13,064.35, and an Expense amount of $7,700, and Budget Appropriations for Buellton for a total Revenue amount of $25,788.41, and an Expense amount of $23,500 as described in the Fiscal Impacts section.
Amendments to the Provisions of Library Management Services Between the City of Goleta and the Cities of Buellton and Solvang Amending Staffing Positions
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to: A) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025-072 between the City of Goleta and the City of Solvang for the Provision of Library Management Services for a total not -to-exceed amount of $319,165; and B ) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. 2025 -065 between the City of Goleta and the City of Buellton for the Provision of Library Management Services for a total not -to-exceed amount of $323,189; and C) Approve Resolution No. 26 -36 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule and Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and D) Approve Budget Appropriations for Solvang for a total Revenue amount of $13,064.35, and an Expense amount of $7,700, and Budget Appropriations for Buellton for a total Revenue amount of $25,788.41, and an Expense amount of $23,500 as described in the Fiscal Impacts section.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.8 Public Works General Services and Professional Services Amendments with SCA of CA, LLC, Dewberry Engineers, Inc. and Budget Appropriation
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services Agreement Number 2026 -042 with SCA of CA, LLC, for Municipal Street Sweeping Services increasing the contract authority by $75,903 for a total amount not-to-exceed amount of $120,902, and extending the termination date through October 31, 2026; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Design Services Agreement Number 2019-023 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for Design Services, for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project (CIP No.9006), increasing the contract authority by $1,233,465 for a total not -to-
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exceed amount of $7,463,370; and
C. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $383,200 in the Highway Safety Improvements Grant Fund (Fund 417) for the Traffic Signals Upgrade Project (CIP No. 9083), as identified in Table 3 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
Public Works General Services and Professional Services Amendments with SCA of CA, LLC, Dewberry Engineers, Inc. and Budget Appropriation
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to: A) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to General Services
Agreement Number 2026-042 with SCA of CA, LLC, for Municipal Street Sweeping Services increasing the contract authority by $75,903 for a total amount not -to-exceed amount of $120,902, and extending the termination date through October 31, 2026; and B) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Professional Design Services Agreement Number 2019 -023 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for Design Services, for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project (CIP No.9006), increasing the contract authority by $1,233,465 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $7,463,370; and C) Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $383,200 in the Highway Safety Improvements Grant Fund (Fund 417) for the Traffic Signals Upgrade Project (CIP No. 9083), as identified in Table 3 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.9 Goleta Community Center Skylight Project - Reject All Bids and Authorize New Notice Inviting Bids, and Budget Transfer from Fund 217 to CIP No. 9127
A. Reject all bids and authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Goleta Community Center Skylight Replacement Project; and
B. Authorize a Budget Appropriation Transfer of $201,682 from the Fund 217 Operating Budget to Capital Improvement Project No. 9127 (Goleta Community Center Campus Refresh) for the purchase of replacement chairs and tables and upgrades to the security camera system, as discussed in the Fiscal Impacts Section.
Goleta Community Center Skylight Project - Reject All Bids
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MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to A) Reject all bids and authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Goleta Community Center Skylight Replacement Project; and B) Authorize a Budget Appropriation Transfer of $201,682 from the Fund 217 Operating Budget to Capital Improvement Project No. 9127 (Goleta Community Center Campus Refresh) for the purchase of replacement chairs and tables and upgrades to the security camera system, as discussed in the Fiscal Impacts Section.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
ITEM A.7 AND A.10 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.7 Proposed Capital Improvement Program Grant Opportunities
Receive information on Capital Improvement Program grant applications and upcoming grant opportunities: (1) FY 2027 Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), (2) Sustainable Communities Grant Program, (3) Office of Traffic Safety Grant Program (OTS).
Proposed Capital Improvement Program Grant Opportunities
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to receive information on Capital Improvement Program grant applications and upcoming grant opportunities: (1) FY 2027 Local Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP), (2) Sustainable Communities Grant Program, (3) Office of Traffic Safety Grant Program (OTS).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
A.10 Resolution Approving Execution of Grant Funds from the California Ocean Protection Council through the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Application for and/or Execution of Grant Funds from the Ocean Protection Council Under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84), Proposition 68, Environmental License Plate Funds,
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Once Through Cooling, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, or General Funds"; and
B. Approve a budget appropriation of $550,000 in both state grant revenue and expenditures in the California Natural Resources Agency Fund (Fund 307) for the California Ocean Protection Council's SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program award for Climate Ready Goleta: Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Analysis & Adaptation Plan, as described in the Fiscal Impacts section of this report.
Resolution Approving Execution of Grant Funds from the California Ocean Protection Council through the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A) Adopt Resolution No. 26-37, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Application for and/or Execution of Grant Funds from the Ocean Protection Council Under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84), Proposition 68, Environmental License Plate Funds, Once Through Cooling, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, or General Funds"; and B) Approve a budget appropriation of $550,00 0 in both state grant revenue and expenditures in the California Natural Resources Agency Fund (Fund 307) for the California Ocean Protection Council's SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program award for Climate Ready Goleta: Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Analysis & Adaptation Plan, as described in the Fiscal Impacts section of this report.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
B. PRESENTATION
B.1 Ocean Nails & Spa Business Recognition Award
Present a Business Recognition award certificate to Ocean Nails & Spa.
Ocean Nails & Spa Business Recognition Award
Staff Speakers:
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Councilmember Reyes-Martin presented a Business Recognition Award to Ocean Nails & Spa owners, Hang Kathy Bui and Hai Le.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/27
A. Receive and file the final Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2026/27; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and
C. Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
Public Hearing for a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 202627
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, and Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled "FY 2026 -27 Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment", dated July 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kyriaco to A) Receive and file the final Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Benefit Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2026/27; and B) Adopt Resolution No. 26-38, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing an Assessment Charge for the City of Goleta Street Lighting Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and C) Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
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C.2 Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026/27
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
Public Hearing to Establish the Tax Rate for the Goleta Library Special Tax for Fiscal Year 202627
Staff Speakers:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director, and Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager, provided a presentation titled "FY 2026-27 Goleta Library Special Tax Rate", dated July 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to A) Adopt Resolution No. 26-39 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing the Goleta Library Special Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2026/27"; and B) Authorize the City Manager to enter 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
C.3 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update
A. Continue Public Hearing from May 19, 2026; and
B. Adopt Council Resolution No. 26 -___entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update Report and Updated Development Impact Fees Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act and Finding the Resolution to Be Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act."
2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update Part 1
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2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update Part 2 Transportation Improvement Projects Cost Estimates
2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update Part 3 Traffic Needs Analysis
2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update Part 4
Public Comment Received
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING at 6:02 P.M.
Staff Speakers:
Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director, Teresa Lopes, Principal Civil Engineer Gerald Comati, Contract Project Manager , Jim Damkowitch, DKS Consultants , Robert Spencer, Urban Economics , provided a presentation titled "Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update", dated July 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Amy Steinfeld, representing Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, and Rachel Murphy, representing Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:15 P.M.
RECESS 7:54 P.M. – 8:01 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to A: Continue Public Hearing from May 19, 2026 , and B: Adopt Council Resolution No. 26 -40 entitled A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update Report and Updat ed Development Impact Fees Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act , as amended, for the legally justified maximum for Parks and Recreation fees, Transportation fees, and Library fees, and with a 20% reduction from the legally justified maximum for Storm Drain, Bicycle and Pedestrian, and Public Administration facilities fees, an d Finding the Resolution to Be Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act, and recommend that staff bring back a report on consent to receive and file.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
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D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Goleta Valley Library Capital Campaign Update with Recognition and Naming Considerations
A. Receive the presentation on the update of the Goleta Valley Library Capital Campaign, "Writing the Next Chapter"; and
B. Approve the proposed donor recognition design concept acknowledging the contributions towards the interior project and authorize staff to proceed with the final fabrication and installation location consistent with the approved concept and applicable City policies; and
C. Authorize staff to work with the Mithun Foundation on the naming of the Children's portion of the Goleta Valley Library in recognition of the significant financial contribution from the John C. Mithun Foundation; and
D. Approve the revenue and expense budget appropriations and budget appropriation transfers in Fund 101 and Fund 236 of all donated funds received to date from Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 and Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 through the Library Capital Campaign to be used for contracts and services associated to the interior project as described in the Fiscal Impact section.
Goleta Valley Library Capital Campaign Update with Recognition and Naming Considerations
Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director and Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian, provided a presentation titled "Goleta Valley Library Capital Campaign Update with Recognition and Naming Considerations", dated July 21, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Reyes-Martín/Kasdin to A) Receive the presentation on the update of the Goleta Valley Library Capital Campaign, "Writing the Next Chapter"; and B) Approve the proposed donor recognition design concept acknowledging the contributions towards the interior project and authorize staff to proceed with the final fabrication and installation location consistent with the approved concept and applicable City policies; and C) Authorize staff to work with the Mithun Foundation on the naming of the Children's portion of the Goleta Valley Library in
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recognition of the significant financial contribution from the John C. Mithun Foundation; and D) Approve the revenue and expense budget appropriations and budget appropriation transfers in Fund 101 and Fund 236 of all donated funds received to date from Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 and Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 through the Library Capital Campaign to be used for contracts and services associated to the interior project as described in the Fiscal Impact section.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
D.2 Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
Designate Councilmember Reyes -Martín as the voting delegate and Councilmember Kyriaco as the alternate delegate to represent the City of Goleta at the Cal Cities 2026 General Assembly.
Designation of the City Council Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference
Staff Speaker:
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to designate Councilmember Reyes -Martín as the voting delegate and
Councilmember Kyriaco as the alternate delegate to represent the City of Goleta at the Cal Cities 2026 General Assembly.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes - Martín. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Perotte.
D.3 Appointment of City Councilmember to the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Board of Directors
A. Appoint a City Councilmember to the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Board for a period of two years; and
B. Consider appointing a delegate to the Continuum of Care Board.
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Appointment of City Councilmember to the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Board of Directors
This item was continued to the next regular City Council meeting of August 18, 2026.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending a June 26, 2026, meeting with the County of Santa Barbara regarding upcoming LAFCO sphere of influence changes; an Economic Development Committee meeting on July 14, 2026, to discuss "Pride of Place" grants for Old Town Goleta as well as funding allocations; and a BEACON meeting on July 17, 2026, to discuss sea level rise adaptation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith reported attending the Fiesta Ranchera event held at the Stow House on June 18, 2026; on June 30, 2026, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith led a Brownie Troop tour of City Hall; attended a celebration for the Dalai Lama's 91st birthday on July 14, 2026; and attended a Cal Cities Channel Islands dinner in Ventura on June 19, 2026.
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
ADJOURNED AT 8:41 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK