Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City of Goleta currently provides in person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice. The public may alternatively view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas and in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Speaking at the Meeting - Submit an email to the City Clerk at cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta .gov which states the item you want to speak to and provide your name, email and phone number.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ZOOM
• Join the meeting using the link below.
• You must have audio and microphone capabilities on the device you are using to join the meeting.
• When you join the meeting make sure that you join the meeting with audio and follow the prompts to test your speaker & microphone prior to joining the meeting.
TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM USING ZOOM
• The Mayor will call the item and staff will begin the staff report. • Click on the Raise Hand icon if you would like to speak on the item. • The City Clerk will call your name when it’s your turn to speak. • When your name is called, you will be prompted to unmute yourself. • When your time is up, you will be muted.
• You will repeat this process for each item you want to speak on.
TECHNICAL ISSUES/REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Per SB 707, if a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial -in option during the meeting, proceedings will pause for up to one hour while restoration efforts are made. If remote access to the meeting cannot be restored, the City Council may continue with the meeting upon making a finding by roll -call vote that good faith efforts have been made to restore remote access and that continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote access.
All disruptions and decisions will be documented in the official minutes. The Technology Disruption Policy (City Council Resolution No. 26-35) includes the necessary steps to address disruptions of telephonic or Internet services during a City Council meeting as required by Government Code § 54953.4(b)(1)(A). A copy of the policy is available at City of Goleta Public Portal, or by emailing the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected]
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda
FOR OPEN SESSION PARTICIPATION
Join Meeting Electronically at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ABF7dtiQShGJn1UizFORqg • Join via audio
US: +16694449171,,82151674037# or +16699006833,,82151674037# Or, dial: US: +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 More International numbers
Webinar ID: 821 5167 4037
Passcode: 279148
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ALTERNATIVES:
Distribution to the City Council - Submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at:[email protected]. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.
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
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
In compliance with the ADA, if assistance is needed to participate in a City Council meeting (including assisted listening devices ), please contact the City Clerk's office at (805) 961-7505.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting.
TELEVISION COVERAGE:
Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live on Goleta City TV Cox Communications Channel 19 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and rebroadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
WEB STREAMING:
Live or archived webstreaming of the City Council meetings is available at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda
WRITTEN SUBMITTALS TO COUNCIL:
Written submittals concerning agenda items may be sent to the City Clerk email:[email protected]; or mail: Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California 93117.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
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
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026
A.1 26-303
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026 and the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026
Recommendation:
Deborah Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the July 2026 Check RegisterA.2 26-147
Accept the check register for the month of July 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda
Acceptance of the July 2026 Investment Transaction ReportA.3 26-266 Accept the Investment Transaction Report for the month of July 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Approval of Plans and Specifications, Award of Construction Contract, Budget Appropriation, and Adoption of Categorical Exemption for the City Hall HVAC Replacement Project and Status of the Public Facilities and Building Maintenance Reserve A.4 26-331
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the City Hall HVAC Replacement Project; and
B. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Frank Schipper Construction Company for the City Hall HVAC Replacement Project, in the not -to-exceed amount of $247,354, subject to the requirements of the contract documents; and C. Authorize the General Services Director to approve contract change orders for the City Hall HVAC Replacement Project in an amount not-to-exceed $37,000; and
D. Authorize a budget appropriation of $284,354 as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section; and
E. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the City Hall HVAC Replacement Project (CIP No. 9137) Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302.”
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
Temporary On -Street Parking Restrictions for the 2026 Isla Vista Halloween Event
A.5 26-342
That Council not implement temporary Halloween parking restrictions for 2026.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Manager
Staff:
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring September 2026 as "National Preparedness Month"
B.1 26-341
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing September 2026 as Lemon Month
B.2 26-339
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Declaring September 2026 as “Library Card Sign -Up Month”
B.3 26-343
C. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Initiation of a General Plan Amendment for change in land use designation at the property located at 7979 Hollister Avenue from Open Space – Active Recreation to Commercial – Visitor Serving
C.1 26-332
After conducting the public hearing:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of an Applicant-Requested General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Designation as shown on Figure 2-1 of the General Plan /Coastal Land Use Plan from Open Space -Active Recreation to Visitor -Serving Commercial at 7979 Hollister Avenue known as APN 079-210-042; Case No . 25-0001-GPA and finding that the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act”; OR
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-___, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Initiating the Processing of a text amendment to Table 2-4 of the General Plan /Coastal Land Use Plan to add Recreational Vehicle Park use to the Open Space - Active Recreation land use category citywide; Case No. 25-0001-GPA and finding that the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act” Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Firearm and Ammunition Retail Sales Study SessionD.1 26-333 Receive a presentation and provide feedback to staff on possible regulation of firearm and ammunition retail sales and any related regulations associated with that use.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager
Staff:
120 minutesEstimated Time:
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee Meeting 08/19/2026 • Energy & Green Issues Standing Committee 08/19/2026
F. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT