Tuesday, August 18, 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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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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LIVE SPANISH INTERPRETATION
Live Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services required.
La traducci ón al espa ñol estará disponible en vivo. No es necesario solicitar la traducci ón al español anticipadamente
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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.
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
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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 - AUGUST 12, 2026
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
Mayoral Appointment of City Councilmember to the Santa
Barbara County Continuum of Care Board of Directors
A.1 26-328
Ratify the Mayoral appointment of Councilmember Kasdin as Board Member and Mayor Perotte as the Alternate to the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Board.
Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the June 2026 Check RegisterA.2 26-132
Accept the check register for the month of June 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manger
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Ellwood Mesa Trail Erosion Repair Project
A.3 26-291
Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Ellwood Mesa Trail Erosion Repair Project.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Director of Public Works
Arielle Bradford, Project Manager
Staff:
Public Works Professional Design Services Amendments with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc ., Unico Engineering Inc ., and Grant Budget Appropriation for the Office of Traffic Safety Grant A.4 26-292
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for Professional Design Services Agreement Number 2026-026 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for assistance in preparing Public Works grant applications, increasing the contract authority by $75,000 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $120,000; and extending the termination date to June 30, 2028; and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for Professional Services Agreement No. 2025-012 with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path Project, increasing the contract authority by $209,670 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,063,324; and
C. Authorize a budget appropriation of revenues and expenditures in the amount of $45,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Fund (409) for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, as identified in Table 3 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager Staff:
2026 Development Impact Fee Program UpdateA.5 26-316
Receive and File the 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update and Adopted Fee Schedule Based on City Council’s Direction
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works DirectorStaff:
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Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids for the Pickleball Entry /Waiting area at the Goleta Community Center Project
A.6 26-325
Authorize Staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Pickleball Entry /Waiting Area at the Goleta Community Center Project (CIP No. 9126).
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Corporation for Supportive Housing to Update the Homelessness Strategic Plan
A.7 26-309
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Corporation for Supportive Housing for services related to updating the 2021 Homelessness Strategic Plan, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, with a term expiring June 30, 2027.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
Staff:
Approval of General Services Agreement with Ingram Library Services LLC for Library Materials Services
A.8 26-033
Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement between the City of Goleta and Ingram Library Services LLC for library materials services, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 500,000 with a termination date of December 31, 2027.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
Staff:
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Award of Professional Design Services Agreement for the Stow House - Southeast Porch and Window Renovation Design
(CIP Project No. 9135)
A.9 26-321
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Design Services Agreement with Radames Architects PC for design services for the renovation of the Stow House southeast porch and windows, in an amount not -to-exceed $62,670 ( $54,495 base contract, and $8,175 contingency ), and for a term ending December 31, 2028; and
B. Authorize a budget appropriation transfer in the amount of $62,670 from the Public Facilities and Building Maintenance Reserve to CIP No. 9135 - Stow House Preservation as described in the Fiscal Impact Section.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the 125th Anniversary of Elks Lodge #613 B.1 26-313
Presentation from Nonprofits Assisting Community Members Impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activities B.2 26-327
Receive a presentation from nonprofit organizations that received City grant funding to assist community members impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.
Recommendation:
Robert Nisbet, City ManagerStaff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
Historic Preservation Commission UpdateB.3 26-293
Receive a presentation on Historic Preservation Commission activities. Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Darryl Mimick, Supervising Planner
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
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C. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to Camino Real Specific Plan; Case No. 26-0001-SP
C.1 26-306
Adopt Resolution No. 26-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant-Requested Specific Plan Amendment to update the Camino Real Specific Plan to reflect the 2023 Santa Barbara Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan safety areas applicable to site and remove the former 1993 Airport Land Use Plan references of “the 300-foot-wide clear zone ” as depicted on Figures 6, 7, 8, 23 and 25 of the Camino Real Specific Plan (CRSP), deleting Development Standard CRSP RC -16; and Finding that the Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. APNs 073-440-014, 073-440-016, 073-440-020, and 073-440-021. Case No. 26-0001-SP”.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Mary Chang, Supervising Planner
Staff:
20 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT