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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Session 5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Drive
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 Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín.
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:01 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
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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 Kasdin, Kyriaco, Reyes-Martín.
ABSENT: None.
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish language interpreters for the meeting.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 12, 2026
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
Action from August 12: No reportable action.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney, read into the record closed session matters as follows:
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
Public Comment Received
Amy Bankoff, Aimee Sanchez, Mary Nishimoto, Melissa Fontaine, John Feusier, Kyle Ashby, Scott Cooper, Darcy Bradley, Carol Stewart, and Chris Zwicke
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expressed concerns related to the location of Goodland Guns at 7443 Hollister Avenue and asked City Council to consider relocating the business.
Irene Russo raised questions on the bonus density residential housing for the proposed project at 7360 Hollister Avenue and expressed concerns about access to affordable housing.
Mark Preston expressed his thanks to City Council for the recent improvements to Cambridge Drive near Berkeley Road.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, reported an estimated 400 people attended the Goleta Dam Dinner on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and thanked Goleta Valley Historical Society for their support. Mr. Nisbet announced an upcoming summertime edition of "Coffee and Community" taking place at the Rinkside Cafe at Ice in Paradise on August 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
ITEM A.7 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Mayoral Appointment of City Councilmember to the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Board of Directors
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.
Mayoral Appointment of City Councilmember to the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Board of Directors
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.2 Acceptance of the June 2026 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of June 2026.
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Acceptance of the June 2026 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to accept the check register for the month of June 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. Absent: None.
A.3 Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Ellwood Mesa Trail Erosion Repair Project
Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Ellwood Mesa Trail Erosion Repair Project.
Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Ellwood Mesa Trail Erosion Repair Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Ellwood Mesa Trail Erosion Repair Project.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.4 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. 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.
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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
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to: 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 $7 5,000 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.5 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update
Receive and File the 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update and Adopted Fee Schedule Based on City Council's Direction
2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to receive and file the 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update and Adopted
Fee Schedule Based on City Council's Direction.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.6 Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids for the Pickleball Entry/Waiting area at the Goleta Community Center Project
Authorize Staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Pickleball Entry/Waiting Area at the Goleta Community Center Project (CIP No. 9126).
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Authorization to Advertise for Construction Bids for the Pickleball Entry Waiting area at the Goleta Community Center Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Pickleball Entry/Waiting Area at the Goleta Community Center Project (CIP No. 9126).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.8 Approval of General Services Agreement with Ingram Library Services LLC for Library Materials Services
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.
Approval of General Services Agreement with Ingram Library Services LLC for Library Materials Services
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A.9 Award of Professional Design Services Agreement for the Stow House - Southeast Porch and Window Renovation Design
(CIP Project No. 9135)
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.
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Award of Professional Design Services Agreement for the Stow House - Southeast Porch and Window Renovation Design
Public Speakers:
Robin Cederloff made recommendations to the City Council regarding the Stow House restoration project.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Reyes-Martín to 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.
VOTE:
Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ITEM A.7 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.7 Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Corporation for Supportive Housing to Update the Homelessness Strategic Plan
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.
Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Corporation for Supportive Housing to Update the Homelessness Strategic Plan
MOTION: Councilmember Kyriaco/Mayor Pro Tempore Smith to 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmember s Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: Councilmember Kasdin. Absent: None.
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B. PRESENTATION
B.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the 125th Anniversary of Elks Lodge #613
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the 125th Anniversary of Elks Lodge #613
Councilmember Kyriaco presented a proclamation of the City Council to Christine Johnston, Exalter Ruler 2026-2027, in recognition of the 125th Anniversary of Elks Lodge #613.
B.2 Presentation from Nonprofits Assisting Community Members Impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activities
Receive a presentation from nonprofit organizations that received City grant funding to assist community members impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.
Presentation from Nonprofits Assisting Community Members Impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activities
Slideshow
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Public Speakers:
Lori Goodman, Executive Director of LEAP (Learn Engage Advocate Partner) Jordan Rabani -Jenkins, Removal Defense Staff Attorney at Immigration Legal Defense Center
Anthony Rodriguez, Rapid Response Organizer at 805UndocuFund
RECESS 7:12 P.M. – 7:19 P.M.
B.3 Historic Preservation Commission Update
Receive a presentation on Historic Preservation Commission activities.
Historic Preservation Commission Update
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Staff Speakers:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager and Darryl Mimick, Supervising Planner, provided a presentation titled "Historic Preservation Commission Update", dated August 18, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Fermina Murray recommended that the City fund the Historic Preservation Commission to ease citizen nominations, and survey unlisted resources.
Mark Preston suggested the Commission prioritize the most historically significant entries on the inventory list.
The City Council received the presentation and provided feedback to staff.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Consideration of Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to Camino Real Specific Plan; Case No. 26-0001-SP
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".
Consideration of Initiation of a Specific Plan Amendment to Camino Real Specific Plan; Case No. 26-0001-SP
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:16 P.M.
Staff Speaker:
Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager, and Kaitlyn Earnest, representing SEPPS Land Use Consulting, provided a presentation titled "Consideration of Specific Plan Amendment Initiation Case No. 26-0001-SP", dated August 18, 2026 (presentation on file).
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING at 8:30 P.M
Public Speakers:
None
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MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution No. 26-41, 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 De velopment 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".
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None. Absent: None.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reyes -Martín reported attending a Watersheds and Waste Reduction Standing Committee meeting on July 23, 2026, from 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.; reported attending the SBCAG subregional meeting on August 12, 2026; and reported attending the Goleta Dam Dinner on Saturday, August 15, 2026; and announced the first day of school is August 19, 2026, for Goleta Union School District and Santa Barbara Unified School District.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
ADJOUNRED AT 8:32 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK